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3. mu. m laser performance of Ho:YAlO sub 3 and Nd,Ho:YAlO sub 3

Journal Article · · IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/3.52113· OSTI ID:6814402
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  1. Laser Physics Branch, Naval Research Lab., Washington, DC (US)
  2. Pacific Sierra Research Corp., Rosslyn, VA (US)
  3. Sachs/Fremen Associates, Landover, MD (US)
The authors have performed a study of the 3 {mu}m laser transitions in Ho:YAlO{sub 3} and Nd,Ho:YAlO{sub 3} using both flashlamp and laser pumping. Fluorescence measurements of the Nd,Ho:YAlO{sub 3} rod indicate that the neodymium is effective in quenching the lower holmium laser level and in sensitizing the upper level. Intracavity laser pumping of Ho:YAlO{sub 3} produced laser lines at 2.92 and 2.85 {mu}m and demonstrated high efficiency.
OSTI ID:
6814402
Journal Information:
IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA), Journal Name: IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA) Vol. 26:3; ISSN 0018-9197; ISSN IEJQA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English