Promethium-doped phosphate glass laser at 933 and 1098 nm

Journal Article · Mon Dec 28 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.98934· OSTI ID:5635087

Krupke, W F; Shinn, M D; Kirchoff, T A; Finch, C B; Boatner, L A

A promethium (Pm/sup 3 +/) laser has been demonstrated for the first time. Trivalent promethium 147 doped into a lead-indium-phosphate glass etalon was used to produce room-temperature four-level laser emission at wavelengths of 933 and 1098 nm. Spectroscopic and kinetic measurements have shown that Pm/sup 3 +/ is similar to Nd/sup 3 +/ as a laser active ion.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, P.O. Box 808, Livermore, California 94550
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48; AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 5635087
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 51:26; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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