title: Efficient sensitization of Yb3+ emission by Nd3+ in Y2O3 transparent ceramics and the prospect for high-energy Yb lasers.
abstract: Very efficient energy transfer from Nd3+ to Yb3+ in transparent Y2O3 ceramics in the temperature range 10-300 K is demonstrated. It is inferred that this shows potential for the construction of high-energy Yb3+ lasers under diode or flash-lamp excitation of Nd3+.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Laser, Plasma and Radiation Physics, Bucharest, Romania. lupei_voicu@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Voicu
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Lupei
authors.forename: Aurelia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lupei
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gheorghe
authors.forename: Stefania
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hau
authors.forename: Akio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ikesue