Efficient laser performance of Nd:GdLiF4: A new laser crystal

15 March 1993

journal article
research article
Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters

Vol. 62 (11) , 1197-1199
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.108732

Abstract

Laser action of Nd³⁺ doped GdLiF₄ (GLF) has been demonstrated for both pulsed and cw laser pumped operation. A slope efficiency of 60% was obtained in either manner of operation. The spectroscopic properties and laser performance of Nd:GLF are very similar to those of Nd:YLF. GLF, on the other hand, can be doped with much higher Nd³⁺ concentration.

Keywords

NEODYMIUM LASERS
SOLID STATE LASERS
GADOLINIUM COMPOUNDS
LITHIUM FLUORIDES
TERNARY COMPOUNDS
CRYSTAL DOPING
NEODYMIUM ADDITIONS
OPTICAL PUMPING
SPECTRAL ANALYSIS
EFFICIENCY
LASER MATERIALS

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