Direct diode-pumped laser operation of Cr^3+- doped LiInGeO_4 crystals
Author(s) -
A. Fuerbach,
Michelet Jeanty,
M. Sharonov,
A. Bykov,
V. Petric̆ević,
M. Lenzner
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.15.016097
Subject(s) - materials science , laser , optics , diode , optoelectronics , doping , laser pumping , optical pumping , crystal (programming language) , laser diode , physics , computer science , programming language
Quasi-continuous wave (cw) laser action has been demonstrated by direct diode pumping of a new extremely broadband Cr(3+)-doped crystal. In contrast to previous works, where large-frame pump lasers have been employed, we have shown that low-power direct diode pumping of LiInGeO(4) is feasible, opening up the way for realizing compact and efficient laser sources for telecommunication applications.
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