Title :
Spectroscopy and laser performance of Yb3+:YGdVO4 crystal
Author :
Kisel, V.E. ; Troshin, A.E. ; Shcherbitsky, V.G. ; Kuleshov, N.V. ; Matrosov, V.N. ; Matrosova, T.A. ; Kupchenko, M.I.
Author_Institution :
Int. Laser Center, Minsk, Belarus
Abstract :
Here we report on spectroscopic properties and laser characteristics of mixed Yb:Y1-xGdxVO4 single crystals. Mixed crystals should have broader absorption and emission bands that are favourable for further pulse shortening.
Keywords :
gadolinium compounds; impurity absorption spectra; infrared spectra; laser beams; optical materials; optical pulse generation; solid lasers; ytterbium; yttrium compounds; YGdVO4:Yb3+; broader absorption spectra; emission band; laser characteristics; laser performance; mixed crystal; pulse shortening; spectroscopic properties; Absorption; Diodes; Fiber lasers; Laser excitation; Laser mode locking; Optimized production technology; Power generation; Pump lasers; Spectroscopy; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, 2005. CLEO/Europe. 2005 Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8974-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE.2005.1567840