Yb-doped YLF and CaF2 crystal laser at room temperature

Year: 2010

Authors: Pirri A., Toci G., Alderighi D., Vannini M.

Autors Affiliation: Istituto di Fisica Applicata, Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche IFAC-CNR, Via Madonna del Piano 10C, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino (FI), Italy

Abstract: We present an investigation devoted to explore the potentiality, at room temperature, of a heavily-doped Yb:YLF (30% at.) and mildly-doped Yb:CaF 2 (5% at.) crystals as laser gain materials, in quasi-Continuous Wave and Continuous Wave operation regime. In particular, we study the thermal behavior of the samples and their effects on the laser performance. Experimental data are supported by simulations of the thermally-induced effects, where the propagation of the pump source and the laser action in the sample are accounted for. Moreover, the influence of operation at high excitation density in Yb:YLF was investigated, in order to assess its potential impact on the laser performances.

Journal/Review: OPTICAL MATERIALS

Volume: 33 (2)      Pages from: 200  to: 204

KeyWords: Continuous Wave; Continuous wave operation; Crystal lasers; Diode pumped lasers; Excitation density; Experimental data; Laser action; Laser gain; Laser performance; Potential impacts; Pump sources; Room temperature; Solide state laser; Thermal behaviors; Ytterbium laser, Behavioral research; Laser excitation; Pumping (laser); Ytterbium, YLF lasers
DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2010.07.019

Citations: 2
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