Accession Number:

ADA142797

Title:

Nd(3+) Beta' ' Alumina Platelet Laser.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

CALIFORNIA UNIV LOS ANGELES DEPT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Personal Author(s):

• Jansen,M.
• Alfrey,A.
• Stafsudd,O. M.
• Dunn,B.
• Yang,D. L.

Report Date:

1984-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

Pulsed as well as cw laser action has been observed in a new host material for Nd3 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 Nd3 host materials. Some exciting new possibilities for integrated-optics applications are explored. Author

Descriptors:

• *PULSED LASERS
• *ALUMINUM OXIDES
• *CONTINUOUS WAVE LASERS
• EMISSION
• IONS
• FLUORESCENCE
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
• ABSORPTION SPECTRA
• NEODYMIUM

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE