Title :
Growth, spectroscopy, and lasing of titanium-doped sapphire
Author :
Lacovara, P. ; Esterowitz, L. ; Kokta, M.
Author_Institution :
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
10/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The growth, spectroscopy, and lasing of titanium-doped sapphire are discussed. Particular attention is given to the problems of achieving high-quality laser material and to the identification and elimination of defects that currently limit Ti:Al2O3laser performance.
Keywords :
Aluminum materials/devices; Optical spectroscopy; Solid lasers; Crystallization; Helium; IEEE news; Laser excitation; Optical materials; Pump lasers; Solids; Spectroscopy; Titanium; Tunable circuits and devices;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1985.1072563