Growth and spectroscopic properties of Yb3+-doped BaLaLiWO6 crystal

This paper reports the growth and spectral properties of Yb3+:BaLaLiWO6 crystals. A Yb3+:BaLaLiWO6 crystal with dimensions of Ø20 × 15 mm3 has been successfully grown by the Czochralski method. The spectral properties of Yb3+:BaLaLiWO6 crystals have been investigated. The laser performance parameters βmin, Isat and Imin of Yb3+:BaLaLiWO6 crystals have been also established. The above results suggest Yb3+:BaLaLiWO6 crystal as a potential laser crystal material.