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Nonlinear refractive properties of Yb3+-doped KY(WO4)2 and YVO4 laser crystals

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The nonlinear refractive indices of Yb3+: KY(WO4)2 and Yb3+:YVO4 laser crystals are characterized using a Z-scan technique at a wavelength of 1.08 μm for different polarizations. The results reveal that the nonlinear refractive index of Yb3+:YVO4 is superior to that of Yb3+:KY(WO4)2 and is found to be 1.9×10-15 cm2/W and 1.5×10-15 cm2/W for E⊥c and E∥c polarizations, respectively.

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  1. International Laser Center, Belarussian National Technical University, 65 F. Skaryna Ave., Bldg. 17, Minsk, 220013, Belarus

    A.G. Selivanov, I.A. Denisov, N.V. Kuleshov & K.V. Yumashev

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42.65.Hw; 42.55.Rz; 42.65.Re; 42.70.Hj

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Selivanov, A., Denisov, I., Kuleshov, N. et al. Nonlinear refractive properties of Yb3+-doped KY(WO4)2 and YVO4 laser crystals. Appl. Phys. B 83, 61–65 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-005-2098-5

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