Title :
Spectroscopic properties and gain cross section of Er, Yb doped Y2O3 transparent ceramic for eye-safe laser
Author :
Reynaud, M. ; Luiselli, N. ; Gheorghe, L. ; Loiseau, P. ; Aka, G. ; Larat, C. ; Lallier, E. ; Ikesue, A.
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Chimie de la Mater. Condensee de Paris, ENSCP, Paris, France
Abstract :
We present the spectroscopic characteristics and gain cross section of Er, Yb doped Y2O3 transparent ceramic which is a potential material for eyes-safe laser.
Keywords :
ceramics; erbium; optical materials; solid lasers; ytterbium; yttrium compounds; Y2O3:Er,Yb; eye safe laser; gain cross section; spectroscopic properties; transparent ceramic; Ceramics; Crystalline materials; Energy exchange; Erbium; Laser transitions; Optical materials; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Spectroscopy; Thermal conductivity; (140.3380) Laser erbium; (140.5680) Rare earth and transitions metal solid-state lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8