Development of a Novel Laser Material for Miniaturized Laser Systems
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to determine which of the various stoichiometric neodymium materials is best suited for the construction of a miniature 1.06 micrometer laser. To optimize such a laser, miniature laser rods will be fabricated from single crystals of the most promising materials and evaluated with suitable test circuitry/cavities. For synthesis and crystal growth of the various stoichiometric neodymium compounds, several flux growth furnaces were constructed and two pulling systems permitting 'top seeded' crystal growth were installed. Preliminary growth experiments on crystals of NdP5O14 and Nd(x)Y(1-x)A13 (BO3)4 were performed, and some of the resulting crystals were evaluated. Equipment was set up for measuring fluorescence lifetimes and emission and absorption spectra and cross-sections. Based on preliminary computer calculations for optimization of the miniature laser cavity, an elliptical cavity and a dual-elliptical cavity were fabricated.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA097477
Entities
People
- Jacob B Khurgin
- Sel Colak
- Walter Zwicker