Glass lasers
Journal Article
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· Appl. Opt.; (United States)
After a general discussion o the merits of glass vs. crystals as host materials for laser ions, a summary is given of the various glass lasers. Because of its importance as an efficient, room temperature laser the properties of neodymium are considered in greater detail. This includes the nonlaser properties of Nd/sup 3 +/ in glass, the spectral and temporal emission characteristics of Nd/sup 3 +/ lasers, and Nd/sup 3 +/ laser configurations. Separate sections deal with the other two room temperature lasers which use Yb/sup 3 +/ or Er/sup 3 +/. The problem of thermal stability of laser cavities is also discussed. Finally, a survey is given of the glasses that are useful as Faraday rotators.
- Research Organization:
- American Optical Co., Southbridge, MA
- OSTI ID:
- 7294988
- Journal Information:
- Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 5:10; ISSN APOPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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