Spectroscopy and stimulated emission of Nd(3+) in an acentric CsY(2)F(7) host

The results of preliminary spectroscopic studies of new fluoride single-crystal CsY(2)F(7) that is activated by Nd(3+) ions are given. Direct evidence for the possibility of application of this ordered material as a laser host is given for the first time to our knowledge. Stimulated emission of Nd(3...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1992-07, Vol.31 (21), p.4158-4160
Main Authors: Dubinskii, M A, Khaidukov, N M, Garipov, I G, Naumov, A K, Semashko, V V
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Language:English
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Summary:The results of preliminary spectroscopic studies of new fluoride single-crystal CsY(2)F(7) that is activated by Nd(3+) ions are given. Direct evidence for the possibility of application of this ordered material as a laser host is given for the first time to our knowledge. Stimulated emission of Nd(3+) ions on the main intermultiplet transition is obtained under both nonselective flash-lamp pumping conditions and continuous Ar ion laser pumping conditions.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.31.004158