matrix for solid-state dye laser applications

摘要

The preparation and performance of an epoxy-based matrix impregnated with Pyrromethene 580 for solid-state dye laser applications are discussed. The matrix proved to be stable and efficient as a laser medium when pumped by a frequency-doubled, Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with a 10↓（-ns） pulse width. Stability measurements were performed on a 1-mm-thick epoxy sample, doped with Pyrromethene 580 at a concentration of 4 ×10↑(-3) M. When the sample was pumped at millijoule energy levels, the stability was measured to be -55,000 pulses from a single spot on the sample before the power dropped by a factor of half.#1997 Optical Society of America