Evaluation of Nd:YVD4 and Ho:Er:Tm:YVO4 as pulse pumped Q-switched lasers
Abstract
Yttrium orthovanadate (YVO4) doped with rare earth ions was investigated for use as a pulse pumped Q-switched laser material. Two laser ions were studied in detail: neodymium (Nd(3+)) and holmium (Ho(3+)) sensitized with erbium and thulium. Measurements of the optical absorption and emission spectra, energy levels and stimulated emission cross-sections are reported. Crystal growth and laser performance are discussed.
- Publication:
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California Univ., Los Angeles Report
- Pub Date:
- July 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974ucla.rept.....B
- Keywords:
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- Laser Materials;
- Pulsed Lasers;
- Q Switched Lasers;
- Solid State Lasers;
- Crystal Growth;
- Emission Spectra;
- Rare Earth Elements;
- Yttrium Compounds;
- Lasers and Masers