Spectroscopic and laser characteristics of Ti:Al_2O_3

1 January 1986

journal article
Published by Optica Publishing Group in Journal of the Optical Society of America B

Vol. 3 (1) , 125-133
https://doi.org/10.1364/josab.3.000125

Abstract

Spectroscopic measurements and laser performance of Ti:Al₂O₃ are discussed in detail. Data on absorption and fluorescence spectra and fluorescence lifetime as a function of temperature are presented. Laser characteristics observed with pulsed-dye-laser, frequency-doubled Nd:YAG-laser, and argon-ion-laser pumping are covered and show that nearly quantum-limited conversion of pump radiation can be achieved, along with tuning over the wavelength range 660–986 nm.

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