Neodymium doped Gadolinium Vanadate (Nd:GdVO4 crystals) belonging to the tetragonal crystal system, is an excellent ideal laser host material for DPSS (Diode Pumped Solid State) micro/mini lasers. It exhibits remarkable physical, optical, and mechanical properties. In terms of laser performance, Nd:GdVO4 crystals demonstrate higher slope efficiency compared to Nd:YAG crystals. When contrasted with Nd:YVO4 crystals, they possess superior thermal conductivity, enabling more stable operation under high-power conditions, and can achieve higher power output. Moreover, its distinct optical anisotropy facilitates efficient polarization control in laser systems. These characteristics make Nd:GdVO4 crystals highly suitable for applications in compact laser devices, such as medical laser equipment, precision laser processing systems, and advanced scientific research laser setups, where high efficiency and stable performance are critical requirements.
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