DocumentCode
840317
Title
Laser cross-section and quantum yield of Er3+ at 2.7 μm in a ZrF4-based fluoride glass
Author
Auzel, F. ; Meichenin, D. ; Poignant, H.
Author_Institution
CNET., Bagnuex, France
Volume
24
Issue
15
fYear
1988
fDate
7/21/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
909
Lastpage
910
Abstract
Spectroscopic determination of laser cross-section and quantum efficiency of the Er3+ laser transition at 2.7 μm are reported for the first time for a fluoride glass of the ZBLAN type. Comparisons with crystal values and other glass compositions are given. Emission spectra of Er3+ at 2.7 μm are also presented for the first time
Keywords
aluminium compounds; barium compounds; erbium; lanthanum compounds; optical fibres; optical glass; sodium compounds; solid lasers; zirconium compounds; 2.7 micron; Er3+ laser transition; ZrF4BaF2LaF3AlF3 NaF:Er3+ glass; crystal values; emission spectra; fibre lasers; fluoride glass; glass compositions; laser cross-section; preparation; quantum efficiency; quantum yield;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electronics Letters
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0013-5194
Type
jour
Filename
191627
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