Progress in the material development of LiCaAlF(sub 6):Cr(sup 3+) laser crystals.

摘要

High Cr(sup 3+) doping levels, up to 8 mole percent, and low losses have been obtained with the tunable solid-state laser material LiCaAlF(sub 6):Cr(sup 3+) (Cr:LiCAF). Measurements and calculations show that high pumping and extraction efficiencies are possible with the improved material. 13 refs., 4 figs., 1 tab.