Spectroscopic characteristics of Yb3+-doped Li3Ba2Y3(WO4)8 crystal

► Yb3+:Li3Ba2Y3(WO4)8 crystal has a larger absorption and emission cross-section for EY. ► Yb3+:Li3Ba2Y3(WO4)8 crystal has a lower threshold for EY. ► Yb3+:Li3Ba2Y3(WO4)8 crystal may be regarded as a potential tunable laser gain medium.