Z-scan measurements of the nonlinear properties of crystal hosts for all-solid-state UV lasers

Year: 2001

Authors: Toci G., Vannini M., Salimbeni R., Giorgetti E., Dubinskii M.A.

Autors Affiliation: Ist. Elettron. Quantistica (IEQ-CNR), Via Panciatichi 56/30, Firenze, 50127, Italy; Ist. Ric. Sulle Onde E., Via Panciatichi 64, Firenze, 50127, Italy; Magnon Inc., 11710 Reisterstown Road S204A, Reisterstown, MD 21136, United States

Abstract: We determined the nonlinear Kerr refractive index n2 of LiBaF3 and LiLuF4 undoped crystals, by means of Z-scan measurements at 1064 nm. These materials are suitable for Ce3+ doping to obtain broadband laser emission in the UV. These n2 values (2.0 × 10-16 and 1.5 × 10-16 cm2/W at 1064 nm, respectively) are important for the characterization of new optical materials in view of the development of high peak power laser oscillators and amplifiers.

Journal/Review: LASER PHYSICS

Volume: 11 (1)      Pages from: 126  to: 129

KeyWords: CE3+-ACTIVATED FLUORIDE-CRYSTALS; TUNABLE ULTRAVIOLET-LASER; AMPLIFICATION

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