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Efficient laser operation of heavily doped Cr4+:forsterite

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Pulsed laser operation of a new high Cr4+ concentration forsterite crystal is reported. Slope efficiencies of 13% and 5% have been obtained for 1064 and 532nm pumping. Results are compared with the performance of three other forsterite crystals. A threefold enhancement in operating efficiency is obtained over standard low dopant-level material. Tuning ranges have also been investigated.

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McKINNIE, I.T., Choie, R.Y. Efficient laser operation of heavily doped Cr4+:forsterite. Optical and Quantum Electronics 29, 605–610 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1018580206219

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