A new generation of nonlinear optical and laser crystals of rare earth borate and tantalate families

N. I. Leonyuk; E. Cavalli; G. Calestani; N. V. Kuleshov; J. M. Dawes; V. V. Maltsev; E. V. Koporulina; E. A. Volkova; O. V. Pilipenko

A new generation of nonlinear optical and laser crystals of rare earth borate and tantalate families

N. I. Leonyuk^*, E. Cavalli, G. Calestani, N. V. Kuleshov, J. M. Dawes, V. V. Maltsev, E. V. Koporulina, E. A. Volkova, O. V. Pilipenko

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Abstract

RE:YAl³(BO₃)₄ (RE = Yb, Er) and RETa ₇O₁₉ (RE = Y, Nd, La) single crystals have been obtained using K₂Mo₃O₁₀ based flux by spontaneous nucleation as well as dipping seeded high-temperature solution growth. Their composition and physical characteristics were compared in light of the growth conditions. It was found that the average RE segregation coefficients vary from 0.80 to 1,02. The spectroscopic and stimulated emission properties of (Er,Yb):YAl₃(BO₃)₄ crystals have been investigated and efficient continuous-wave (CW) and Q-switched pulsed laser operation under diode pumping have been demonstrated. The absorption and emission spectra of Nd³⁺:YTa₇O₁₉ (Nd:YHT), and Nd³⁺:LaTa₇O₁₉ were measured at 10 and 300 K. The absorption and emission spectra of Nd:YHT, and NdTa₇O ₁₉ were studied at 10 and 300 K and are discussed on the basis of the structural data. The room temperature spectra show a marked inhomogeneous broadening that makes these crystals promising for tunable solid-state laser applications.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1206-1214
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials
Volume	9
Issue number	5
Publication status	Published - May 2007

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