Abstract
We report the use of ion-implantation to create optical waveguides in a range of laser crystals. To date laser action has been achieved in Nd doped YAG, MgO:LiNb03, YAP (YAl03) and BGO (Bi4Ge3O12) planar waveguides. Laser performance including thresholds, slope efficiencies, diode pumped operation and spectroscopic properties are given.
© 1991 Optical Society of America
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