Laser properties of mixed Nd:Y1-xGdx VO4 with different crystal compositions

Y. Tang; X. Wang; S. Tang; N. Fernelius

doi:10.1117/12.644878

28 February 2006 Laser properties of mixed Nd:Y_1-xGd_x VO₄ with different crystal compositions

Y. Tang, X. Wang, S. Tang, N. Fernelius

Proceedings Volume 6100, Solid State Lasers XV: Technology and Devices; 610013 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644878
Event: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2006, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

With Gd ions replacing a fraction of Y ions in Nd:YVO₄ crystal, a new class of mixed gadolinium yttrium vanadate crystals Nd:Y_1-xGd_xVO₄ is formed with adjustable laser parameters. As a result, a new laser crystal may be produced with optimized stimulated cross-section and fluorescence lifetime. In this paper, important laser parameters, such as material thermal properties, laser slope efficiency, and overall optical-to-optical efficiency, of new mixed vanadate crystals Nd:Y_1-xGd_xVO₄ were investigated with different Nd doping levels as well as different yttrium and gadolinium composition ratios. Comparative studies will be presented in reference to better known laser crystals like Nd:YVO₄ and Nd:GdVO₄ crystals.

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Y. Tang, X. Wang, S. Tang, and N. Fernelius "Laser properties of mixed Nd:Y_1-xGd_x VO₄ with different crystal compositions", Proc. SPIE 6100, Solid State Lasers XV: Technology and Devices, 610013 (28 February 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.644878

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