Conference
Nd:LaF3 crystal lasers: cw, Q-switched operation and upconversion fluorescence
Abstract
Nd:LaF3 crystals have a long lifetime and broad absorption feature compared to Nd:YAG and Nd:YLF crystals, offering advantages for Q-switched laser operation. This paper reports a Nd:LaF3 laser pumped by a 788-nm Ti:sapphire laser in cw and Q-switched operation. Upconversion fluorescence and the corresponding mechanisms are analyzed.
Authors
Shi Y; Poulsen O; Haugen HK
Pagination
pp. 2-3
Publication Date
December 1, 1994
Conference proceedings
Conference on Lasers and Electro Optics Europe Technical Digest