Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 01, Numéro C7, Décembre 1991
2nd International Conference
Laser M2P
Page(s) C7-275 - C7-278
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1991775
2nd International Conference
Laser M2P

J. Phys. IV France 01 (1991) C7-275-C7-278

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1991775

TUNABLE LASER EFECT IN ASN A NEODYMIUM-ACTIVATED STRONTIUM-MAGNESIUM HEXAALUMINATE

S. ALABLANCHE1, 2, R. COLLONGUES1, M. LEDUC3, A . MINVIELLE2, J. THERY1 and D. VIVIEN1

1  Laboratoire de Chimie Appliquée de l'Etat Solide, ENSCP, 11 rue Pierre et Marie Curie, F-75231 Paris cedex 05, France
2  Quartz et Silice, BP. 95, F-77792 Nemours cedex, France
3  Laboratoire de Spectroscopie Hertzienne de l'E.N.S., 24 rue Lhomond, F-75231 Paris cedex 05, France


Abstract
Crystal growth and characterization, optical properties and laser action in ASN - a new laser material - are reported. Compared with the related compound LNA, ASN crystals have the significant advantage to growth spontaneously along the [MATH] crystal direction, which is the optimal one for the laser effect. ASN has also the broadest tunability range so far reported for a neodymium activated laser crystal.



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