Preparation of Rare Earth Doped Laser Materials.
Abstract
This report describes the single crystal growth of various laser materials which may be useful in generating new wavelengths. It also includes some compositions of materials which are not availabel commercially but are necessary for test lasers at the Naval Research Laboratory. The host crystals include yttrium aluminum garnet (Y2A14012), yttrium lithium fluorides (YLiF4), and barium yttrium fluoride (BaY2F8). These hosts were doped with singleormultiple rare earth elements for lasing action at wavelengths in the near infrared (1-3 micrmeters). After the crystals were grown, samples were provided in the form of cm size polished rectangular parallepipeds or 5-6 cm cylindrical rods with polished ends. All of the samples were tested or used at laser facilities of the Naval Research Laboratory. No active tests were performed at the crystal preparation source.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA129777
Entities
People
- Robert Uhrin
- Roger F. Belt