We demonstrated a laser-diode-pumped, electro-optically internal-Q-switched laser system radiating at 1.085 mu m fabricated using a periodically poled Nd:MgO:LiNbO3 (Nd:MgO:PPLN) crystal. The Nd: MgO: PPLN is 17-mm long and has a 12-mm long, 13.6-mu m per