| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1537024 | Optics Communications | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A new series Nd:Lu3ScxGa5 − xO12 (x = 0.5, 0.8, 1, 1.2 and 1.5) laser crystals have been successfully grown by the optical floating zone method. Their absorption and luminescence spectra were measured at room temperature and spectral parameters were systemically calculated using Judd–Ofelt (JO) theory. The fluorescence τf lifetimes were experimentally measured and compared with the theoretical results. Diode-pumped continuous-wave (CW) laser performance at 1.06 μm with mixed crystals was demonstrated. The influence of different x values on laser performance and spectral parameters was also discussed. All the results show that Nd:Lu3ScxGa5 − xO12 series crystals should be suitable for laser application.
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Authors
Kui Wu, Liangzhen Hao, Huaijin Zhang, Haohai Yu, Hengjiang Cong, Jiyang Wang,