Abstract
An original simple technique of ceramic synthesis using soft chemistry route with nanopowders is demonstrated with Yb:CaF2. We present the first laser operation with these Yb:CaF2 ceramics, which represents a breakthrough for laser ceramics.
© 2014 Optical Society of America
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