Title :
Dependence of the NdSc/sub 3/(BO/sub 3/)/sub 4/ random laser output parameters on the particle size
Author :
Noginov, M.A. ; Zhu, G. ; Williams, S. ; Burin, A.L.
Author_Institution :
Center for Mater. Res., Norfolk State Univ., USA
Abstract :
In NdSc/sub 3/(BO/sub 3/)/sub 4/ random laser, we experimentally studied the dependence of the threshold, slope efficiency, and effective photon residence time on the size of powder particles. Optimum lasing conditions are found at medium particle sizes.
Keywords :
neodymium compounds; optical materials; particle size; powders; scandium compounds; solid lasers; NdSc/sub 3/B/sub 4/O/sub 12/; optimum lasing conditions; particle size; powder particles; random laser; Frequency; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Laser transitions; Optical materials; Optical scattering; Powders; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.237954
