title: Nd(3+) beta'' alumina platelet laser.
abstract: Pulsed as well as cw laser action has been observed in a new host material for Nd(3+) ions, Na(+) beta'' alumina. The unusual characteristics of the material and its known physical properties are briefly described. Absorption spectra, fluorescence lifetime, laser-pulse shape, and peak emission wavelength are presented as experimental evidence, and comparisons are made with other Nd(3+) host materials. Some exciting new possibilities for integrated-optics applications are explored.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jansen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alfrey
authors.forename: O M
authors.initials: OM
authors.lastname: Stafsudd
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dunn
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Farrington