Direct diode-pumped laser operation of Cr(3+)- doped LiInGeO(4) crystals.
Quasi-continuous wave (cw) laser action has been demonstrated by direct diode pumping of a new extremely broadband Cr(3+)-doped crystal. In contrast to previous works, where large-frame pump lasers have been employed, we have shown that low-power direct diode pumping of LiInGeO(4) is feasible, opening up the way for realizing compact and efficient laser sources for telecommunication applications.
Fuerbach
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Jeanty
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Sharonov
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Bykov
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Petricevic
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Lenzner
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