We determined the nonlinear Kerr refractive index (n2 of LiBaF3 and LiLuF4 undoped crystals, by means of Z-scan measurements at 1064 nm. These materials are suitable for Ce3+ doping to obtain broadband laser emission in the UV. These n2 values (2.0x1016 and 1.5x1016 cm2/W at 1064 nm, respectively) are important for the characterization of new optical materials in view of the development of high peak power laser oscillators and amplifiers.
Z-Scan Measurements of the Nonlinear Properties of Crystal Hosts for All-Solid-State UV Lasers
Toci G;Vannini M;Salimbeni R;Giorgetti E;
2001-01-01
Abstract
We determined the nonlinear Kerr refractive index (n2 of LiBaF3 and LiLuF4 undoped crystals, by means of Z-scan measurements at 1064 nm. These materials are suitable for Ce3+ doping to obtain broadband laser emission in the UV. These n2 values (2.0x1016 and 1.5x1016 cm2/W at 1064 nm, respectively) are important for the characterization of new optical materials in view of the development of high peak power laser oscillators and amplifiers.File in questo prodotto:
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