A 7-mu m praseodymium-based solid-state laser

被引:116
作者
Bowman, SR [1 ]
Shaw, LB [1 ]
Feldman, BJ [1 ]
Ganem, J [1 ]
机构
[1] LOYOLA COLL,DEPT PHYS,BALTIMORE,MD 21210
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10.1109/3.488838
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
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0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
We report the first demonstration of laser emission from the F-3(3) to F-3(2) transition in the rare earth praseodymium. This new 7-mu m solid-state laser operates with an optical efficiency of 2.3% at 293 K and 10% at 150 K using an upconversion pumping mechanism, A discussion of the dynamics in this new laser material is included.
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