Soviet Journal of Quantum Electronics

Low-threshold lasing of LiYF4:Pr3+crystals in the 0.72 μm range as a result of flashlamp pumping at 300 K

А. А. Каминский, A.V. Pelevin

Published Aug 31, 1991• 6 citations

Abstract

Low-threshold stimulated radiation emitted by Pr3+ ions in an LiYF4 crystal was observed for the first time at 300 K when the crystal was pumped by flashlamp radiation. The wavelength of the emitted radiation was 0.7206 μm and it was due to the 3P0→3P4 transition.

DOI: 10.1070/qe1991v021n08abeh003961

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