RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH QUALITY LASER GLASS.
Abstract
The use of Nd doped glass systems for high brightness or high intensity applications requires that the laser material must be free of inclusions, of good optical quality, free of Fe(2+) ion impurities which absorb strongly at 1.06 micromicron and in many cases must possess these properties over large volumes of glass. This report describes progress toward achieving this end. The all-ceramic melting facilities are described and operational problems are delineated. Model homogenization experiments were performed and results are presented. Evaluation of glass produced from the all-ceramic facilities was carried out and the data are tabulated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0697694
Entities
People
- Carl G. Silverberg
- Emil W. Deeg
- Richard F. Woodcock