Title :
Spectroscopy and efficient room-temperature laser operation of Tm,Ho:KY(WO4)2 around 2µm
Author :
Lagatsky, A.A. ; Fusari, F. ; Kurilchik, S.V. ; Kisel, V.E. ; Yasukevich, A.S. ; Pavlyuk, A.A. ; Brown, C.T.A. ; Kuleshov, N.V. ; Sibbett, W.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys. & Astron., Univ. of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, UK
Abstract :
Here we report on the growth of a novel Tm,Ho:KYW laser crystal, together with its spectroscopic properties and lasing characteristics obtained using cw Ti: sapphire laser pumping at room temperature.
Keywords :
solid lasers; spectroscopy; Ho:KYW laser crystal; lasing characteristics; room-temperature laser operation; spectroscopic properties; Chemical technology; Diodes; Laser excitation; Optical coupling; Power generation; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Spectroscopy; Temperature; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics 2009 and the European Quantum Electronics Conference. CLEO Europe - EQEC 2009. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4079-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4080-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE-EQEC.2009.5196614
