I know that most green DPSS lasers use either an Nd:YAG or Nd:YVO4 crystal to convert the 808 nm light to 1,064 nm. It seems that most "hobbyist" lasers use Nd:YVO4.
If my research is correct, Nd:YAG is better at handling high output powers. However, does anyone know what other differences there are? For example, which is more efficient? Also, why Nd:YVO4 is used more often? I'm guessing it's because it's cheaper, but I'm probably wrong.
If my research is correct, Nd:YAG is better at handling high output powers. However, does anyone know what other differences there are? For example, which is more efficient? Also, why Nd:YVO4 is used more often? I'm guessing it's because it's cheaper, but I'm probably wrong.