Nd:LaF3 crystal lasers: cw, Q-switched operation...

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

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Harold Haugen

Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Engineering

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