Apparatus for the coloration of laser-quality alkali halide crystals
- 1 June 1978
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Review of Scientific Instruments
- Vol. 49 (6) , 809-812
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1135621
Abstract
A heat-pipe apparatus allowing for the additive coloration of laser-quality alkali halide crystals is described. It has the following features: (1) Prepolished crystals emerge ready for direct installation in the laser; (2) F-center densities are directly proportional to the buffer gas pressure; (3) An air lock allows the same charge of alkali metal to be used many times over.Keywords
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