Laser action in Yb3+:YCOB (Yb3+:YCa4O(BO3)3)

Hammons, D. A.; Eichenholz, J. M.; Ye, Q.; Chai, B. H.T.; Shah, L.; Peale, R. E.; Richardson, M.; Qiu, H.

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Laser action in Yb3+:YCOB (Yb3+:YCa4O(BO3)3)

Date

1998-11-15

Authors

Abstract

Infrared laser action in Yb3+:YCOB (Yb3+:YCa4O(BO3)3) is reported for the first time. Maximum output powers of ∼ 300 mW with a slope efficiency of 35.8% have been obtained. The observation of self-frequency doubling in this material is also reported.