First Z-scan n2 measurements on crystal hosts for ultraviolet laser systems

Anno: 2000

Autori: Toci G., Vannini M., Salimbeni R., Dubinskii M.A., Giorgetti E.

Affiliazione autori: Istituto di Elettronica Quantistica (IEQ-CNR), Via Panciatichi 56/30, 50127 Firenze, Italy; Science and Engineering Services, Inc., 4032 Blackburn Lane, Burtonsville, MD 20866, United States; Istituto di Ricerca sulle Onde Elettromagnetiche Nello Carrara (IROE-CNR), Via Panciatichi 64, 50127 Firenze, Italy

Abstract: We report the results of the first measurements of the non-linear Kerr refractive index, n(2), for LiBaF3 and LiLuF4 crystal hosts, known as prospective UV-emitting tunable laser media when doped with Ce3+ ions. These n(2) values (2.7 x 10(-16) and 1.5 x 10(-16) cm(2)/W at 532 nm, respectively), obtained using the well-established Z-scan technique, are important for the characterization of new optical materials particularly in relation to their potential ultrafast applications.

Giornale/Rivista: APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS

Volume: 71 (6)      Da Pagina: 907  A: 910

Parole chiavi: Ce3+-activated Fluoride-crystals; Beams
DOI: 10.1007/s003400000445

Citazioni: 3
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