• 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