title: Tunable-laser performance in BeAl(2)O(4):Cr(3+).
abstract: Broadly tunable laser operation has been obtained at room temperature from the vibronic bands of single-crystal BeAl(2)O(4):Cr(3+) under Xe-flashlamp excitation. Continuous tuning is obtained from 701 to 794 nm, with maximum power at 750 nm. Long-pulse operation employing 6.3-mm x 76-mm rods easily provides 500 mJ in 200-microsec bursts, whereas 70-mJ, 120-nsec pulses are obtained under Q-switch operation.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Walling
authors.forename: H P
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Jenssen
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: O'Dell
authors.forename: O G
authors.initials: OG
authors.lastname: Peterson