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High-efficiency 3 μm Er:YGG crystal lasers.
Optics Letters
|December 1, 2018
Summary
Researchers achieved efficient erbium-doped yttrium gallium garnet (Er:YGG) crystal lasers at 2.82-2.92 μm. Optimization of Er³⁺ doping concentration to 10 at.% yielded 1.38 W output power and 35.4% slope efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Laser Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Erbium-doped materials are crucial for mid-infrared lasers.
- Understanding energy transfer and thermal effects is key for laser efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate efficient erbium-doped yttrium gallium garnet (Er:YGG) crystal lasers at 2.82-2.92 μm.
- To optimize Er³⁺ doping concentration for improved laser performance.
Main Methods:
- Investigated the influence of doping concentration on energy transfer and thermal effects.
- Optimized Er³⁺ doping concentration in Er:YGG crystals.
- Characterized laser performance under continuous-wave operation.
Main Results:
- Achieved efficient laser operation at 2.82-2.92 μm for the first time in Er:YGG.
- Optimized Er³⁺ doping concentration to 10 at.%.
- Obtained maximum continuous-wave output power of 1.38 W with a slope efficiency of 35.4%.
Conclusions:
- The study demonstrates efficient 3 μm lasing in Er:YGG crystals.
- Optimized doping concentration balances energy transfer and thermal effects for high efficiency.
- This work aids in developing advanced 3 μm laser sources.
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