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Z-scan measurements of nonlinear refraction and Kerr-lens mode-locking with Yb3+:KY(WO4)2

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The nonlinear refractive index n2 of Yb3+:KY(WO4)2 crystal has been measured using picosecond Z-scan technique. The magnitude of n2 was found to be 8.7 × 10−16 cm2/W at wavelength of 1.08 μm. The numerical modeling based on fluctuation model showed a great potential of this crystal as active medium for Kerr-lens mode-locking.

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  1. International Laser Center, Belorussian State Polytechnical Academy, 65 Skoryna Ave., Bldg. 17, 220027, Minsk, Belarus

    K. V. Yumashev, N. N. Posnov, P. V. Prokoshin, V. L. Kalashnikov, F. Mejid, I.G. Poloyko & V. P. Mikhailov

  2. Institute of Physics, Academy of Science of Belarus, 70 Skoryna Ave., 220072, Minsk, Belarus

    V. P. Kozich

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Yumashev, K.V., Posnov, N.N., Prokoshin, P.V. et al. Z-scan measurements of nonlinear refraction and Kerr-lens mode-locking with Yb3+:KY(WO4)2. Optical and Quantum Electronics 32, 43–48 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007055901373

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