Abstract
Laser performance of Er3+-doped scandia (Sc2O3) ceramic is reported for the first time. Resonantly-pumped, eyesafe, 1.6-μm Er:Sc2O3 cryo-laser slope efficiency of 77% and output power ~ 2.35 W have been achieved in this first experiment.
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