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In this paper, we have demonstrated a continuous-wave (CW) dual-wavelength Yb:LuYAG laser which works at 1029.41 and 1047.16 nm simultaneously. The laser operation state of dual-wavelength can be adjusted continuously by change the angle of the cavity mirror. And passively Q-switched operation of the crystal Yb:LuYAG was proceeded at the wavelength of 1028.99 nm using the MoS 2 saturable absorber. The pulse duration and maximum repetition rate were 293 ns and 251.27 kHz, respectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• The performance of diode-pumped (Nd3+-doped) Ca 0.7 La 0.3 Al 12 O 19 (Nd:CLA) lasers was studied for the first time. • By inserting a Cr4+:YAG absorber, we successfully achieved a passively Q-switched laser. • Comparation between a- and c-cut disordered Nd:CLA lasers were made. A new neodymium-doped (Nd3+-doped) Ca 0.7 La 0.3 Al 12 O 19 (Nd:CLA) disordered crystal was successfully grown by the Czochralski method. The performance of diode-pumped Nd:CLA (a-cut and c-cut) lasers was demonstrated for the first time. For the c-cut crystal continuous-wave (CW) operation, we obtained the highest output power of 2.08 W at the wavelength of 1053.2 nm, and the slope efficiency was 23% versus the incident pump power. By inserting a Cr4+:YAG absorber, we successfully achieved a passively Q-switched laser, and the shortest pulse width was 18.36 ns with a peak power of 364.6 W. Compared with a-cut crystal, c-cut crystal has superior laser characteristics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]