Spectroscopic properties of Nd3+ dopant ions in phosphate laser glass
Abstract
The spectroscopic properties of Nd(3+) dopants have been characterized for a variety of phosphate glass compositions. The 1.05 microm emission bandwidth may be minimized and the cross section maximized by increasing the P2O5 in the glass, and by reducing the alumina content. The emission bandwidth is strongly correlated with the extent of concentration quenching, in that it becomes more favorable for smaller bandwidth values. The development of a superior phosphate glass for laser fusion applications requires that the Nd spectroscopic properties be considered within the context of other issues that impact the cost and performance of the system.
- Publication:
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Presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting and Exposition of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS
- Pub Date:
- May 1991
- Bibcode:
- 1991acs..meet.....P
- Keywords:
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- Glass;
- Metal Ions;
- Neodymium Compounds;
- Optical Properties;
- Phosphates;
- Semiconductors (Materials);
- Spectroscopy;
- Additives;
- Lasers;
- Spectra;
- Solid-State Physics