Advanced Solid-State Lasers · 1991 · 15 citations · 5 references
Natural SciencesMaterials SciencePhysicsOptical MaterialsOpticsSpectroscopyCrystal ChemistryCrystalline MaterialsLaser Host MaterialsLaser PhysicsLaser SpectroscopyOptical Properties Of SolidsCrystal DopingCrystal Host MaterialsIon-ion InteractionsLaser EfficiencyLasersPumpingRare-earth-doped Host MaterialsTunable Lasers
On the basis of complete investigations of Mg2SiO4:Cr crystals, including EPR, optical and kinetic spectroscopic methods, as well as a new technique for studying ion-ion interactions, the Cr4+ nature of the lasing center and the exclusively negative role of Cr3+ ions have been ascertained. Forsterite material properties and laser performance with laser and lamp pumping are described. The results indicate encouraging prospects for Mg2SiO4:Cr4+ tunable lasers.
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Laser action in chromium-doped forsterite
V. Petričević, S. K. Gayen, R. R. Alfano et al. · Applied Physics Letters · 1988 · 296 citations