Title :
Mn/sup 2+/ as a potential solid-state laser ion
Author :
Clausen, Roger ; Petermann, Klaus
Author_Institution :
Inst. fuer Angewandte Phys., Hamburg Univ., West Germany
fDate :
6/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The Mn-doped spinel MgAl/sub 2/O/sub 4/ has been spectroscopically investigated in view of the potential use as a short-wavelength solid-state laser. The very small absorption and emission cross sections imply a high Mn concentration, but the measured excited state absorption (ESA) at the emission wavelength will prevent laser action of this material.<>
Keywords :
magnesium compounds; manganese; solid lasers; ESA; MgAl/sub 2/O/sub 4/:Mn; absorption; emission; excited state absorption; solid-state laser ion; Crystalline materials; Crystals; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Fluorescence; Laser excitation; Lattices; Solid lasers; Spectroscopy; Tunable circuits and devices; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
