Progress in the Growth of Yb:S-FAP Laser Crystals
The crystal growth of Yb:S-FAP [Yb{sup 3+}:Sr{sub 5}(PO{sub 4}){sub 3}F] is being studied for 1.047-{micro}m laser operation. These crystals are not yet routinely available and the growth of high optical quality, low loss crystals poses a challenge due to a number of crystal growth issues, including, cloudiness, bubble core defects, anomalous absorption, low-angle grain boundaries, and cracking. At this time, a growth process has been formulated to simultaneously eliminate or greatly diminish each of the defects yielding high quality material. Laser slabs of dimension 4.0 x 6.0 x 0.75 cm are being fabricated from sub-scale pieces using the diffusion bonding technique.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 15013235
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-137949; TRN: US200802%%1060
- Resource Relation:
- Journal Volume: 225; Journal Issue: 2-4; Conference: 12th American Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy, Vail, CO, Aug 13 - Aug 18, 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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