Abstract
Nd doped LiNbO3 combines the high gain properties of Nd3+ with the electro-optic, acousto-optic and non-linear properties of LiNbO3. In a waveguide configuration this could yield to efficient diode pumped monolithic self Q-swtiched, mode-locked and frequency doubled lasers devices. In this talk we discuss the recent progres obtained with this respect as well as possible future devices.
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Lallier, E. (1992). Nd:MgO:LiNbO3 waveguide lasers. In: Ostrowsky, D.B., Reinisch, R. (eds) Guided Wave Nonlinear Optics. NATO ASI Series, vol 214. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2536-9_11
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