Title :
Spectroscopic and laser properties of Nd3+ in BIGaZLuTMn fluoride glass
Author :
Azkargorta, J. ; Iparraguirre, I. ; Balda, R. ; Fernández, J. ; Dénoue, E. ; Adam, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Fisica Aplicada I, Pais Vasco Univ., Bilbao, Spain
fDate :
8/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The optical properties of Nd3+-doped fluoride BIGaZLuTMn glass have been investigated by using steady-state and time-resolved laser spectroscopy. Laser action has been obtained for the first time in this glass by flashlamp pumping. The influence of site-dependent effects on fluorescence lifetime and time-resolved stimulated emission has been proved
Keywords :
barium compounds; fluorescence; fluoride glasses; gallium compounds; indium compounds; luminescence of inorganic solids; lutetium compounds; manganese compounds; neodymium; optical glass; optical pumping; solid lasers; stimulated emission; thorium compounds; time resolved spectra; zinc compounds; BaF2-InF3-GaF3-ZnF2 -LuF3-ThF4-MnF2:Nd; BaF2-InF3-GaF3-ZnF3 -LuF3-ThF4-MnF2:Nd3+ glass; Nd3+-doped fluoride BIGaZLuTMn glass; fluorescence lifetime; laser action; laser properties; optical properties; site-dependent effects; spectroscopic properties; steady-state laser spectroscopy; time-resolved laser spectroscopy; time-resolved stimulated emission; Fiber lasers; Fluorescence; Glass; Laser excitation; Laser transitions; Neodymium; Optical pumping; Pump lasers; Spectroscopy; Stimulated emission;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
