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Spectroscopic, optical, and thermomechanical properties of neodymium- and chromium-doped gadolinium scandium gallium garnet

W.F. Krupke, Michelle D. Shinn, John E. Marion, J. A. Caird, S. E. Stokowski

Journal of the Optical Society of America B · 1986 · 376 citations · 38 references

Concepts

Materials ScienceThermomechanical PropertiesOptical MaterialsEngineeringPhysicsOptical PropertiesLuminescent GlassCondensed Matter PhysicsApplied PhysicsHigh-power Solid-state LasersGallium OxideOptical CeramicPulsed Laser DepositionOptoelectronicsHigh-power LasersSolid-state Lasers

Abstract

Spectroscopic, optical, and thermomechanical properties of gadolinium scandium gallium garnet doped with trivalent neodymium and/or chromium are reported for use in the design of high-power solid-state lasers.

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