Abstract
Pulsed laser operation in αβHo:YLF and αβHO:YAG at λ = 2.1 μm in the temperature range 83-220 K is described. A similar dependence of threshold energy on temperature is seen in both crystals. A broad maximum in laser energy and slope efficiency at about 150 K is found in αβHo:YLF. This behaviour is explained by Boltzman population and back transfer from Ho(III) to Er(III) and Tm(III).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 227-231 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the Less-Common Metals |
Volume | 148 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Apr 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering