Tunable cw laser operation in F/sub B/ (II) type color center crystals

Journal Article · Thu Sep 15 04:00:00 EDT 1977 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.89712· OSTI ID:7319761

Litfin, G; Beigang, R; Welling, H

Cw laser action in Na/sup +/-doped KCl and RbCl crystals containing F/sub B/(II) centers is reported. The total tuning range was 2.25< or =lambda< or =2.9 ..mu..m. Pump power at threshold was measured to be 20 mW and an output power of 18 mW was obtained. It is expected that the wavelength range for this type of laser can be extended into the 3--4-..mu..m region with RbBr and RbI crystals.

• Research Organization: Institut fuer Angewandte Physik, Technische Universitat Hannover, Hannover, Germany
• OSTI ID: 7319761
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 31:6; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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