Abstract
The surface quality of YAG crystals plays a decisive role in the output performance of the device. In this investigation, it was found that the surface quality of Yb:YAG crystal was improved by 193 nm ArF excimer laser ablation. The influence of laser energy density and pulse numbers on the surface roughness of Yb:YAG crystal was obtained. The possible laser ablation mechanism of YAG crystal was analyzed by thermal conduction and photodissociation theory. Surface profile analyses reveal that photochemical ablation was the dominant mechanism of material removal.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
