Visible light generation by self-frequency doubling in Nd:YCOB

Chai, Bruce H.T.; Eichenholz, Jason M.; Ye, Qing; Jang, Won K.; Richardson, Martin

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Visible light generation by self-frequency doubling in Nd:YCOB

Date

1998

Authors

Abstract

An alternate approach to generate high-power, visible laser light is described. In particular, first results are discussed on self-frequency doubling in one of a new class of laser hosts, the oxoborates. The new laser material, 2% Nd:YCOB has been grown by the Czochralski method. Single crystals can be grown exceeding 40 mm in diameter and 150 mm in length from a congruent melt.