Tunable visible lasers using F^+ centers in oxides
- 1 September 1981
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Optics Letters
- Vol. 6 (9) , 437-439
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ol.6.000437
Abstract
Continuous-wave laser action using F+ centers in CaO crystals is reported in the blue range of the visible spectrum. These centers may be pumped by using either Ar+ or N2 laser lines. The laser is tunable in the range 357–420 nm with an output power of ≃ 15 mW at the band center for an input power of 100 mW.Keywords
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