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J C Walling, H P Jenssen, R C Morris

    Optics Letters
    |August 19, 2009
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    Researchers achieved tunable laser operation at room temperature using beryllium aluminum oxide doped with chromium (BeAl(2)O(4):Cr(3+)). This tunable laser system offers broad wavelength coverage and high energy output for various applications.

    Area of Science:

    • Materials Science
    • Laser Physics
    • Solid-State Spectroscopy

    Background:

    • Chromium-doped crystals are known for their tunable laser properties.
    • Achieving efficient laser operation at room temperature is a key goal in laser development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the laser performance of single-crystal BeAl(2)O(4):Cr(3+) at room temperature.
    • To demonstrate broadly tunable laser operation using vibronic transitions.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized xenon-flashlamp excitation for a single-crystal BeAl(2)O(4):Cr(3+) laser rod.
    • Employed long-pulse and Q-switched operation modes to characterize laser output.
    • Measured laser output across a range of wavelengths.

    Main Results:

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    • Achieved broadly tunable laser operation from 701 to 794 nm.
    • Observed maximum laser power output at 750 nm.
    • Demonstrated high energy output: 500 mJ in 200-microsecond bursts (long-pulse) and 70 mJ in 120-nanosecond pulses (Q-switched).

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    • Single-crystal BeAl(2)O(4):Cr(3+) is a promising material for room-temperature tunable lasers.
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