Optimization of FA(II) and FB(II) color-center lasers

K. R. German

doi:10.1364/JOSAB.3.000149

Journal of the Optical Society of America B
Vol. 3,
Issue 1,
pp. 149-157
(1986)
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Optimization of F_A(II) and F_B(II) color-center lasers

K. R. German

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K. R. German, "Optimization of FA(II) and FB(II) color-center lasers," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 3, 149-157 (1986)

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Abstract

We have studied the performance of color-center lasers based on F_A(II) and F_B(II) centers in KCl and RbCl with the intent of simultaneously maximizing their output power and tuning range. We have achieved a combined tuning range of 2.22–3.64 μm and slope efficiencies as high as 10%. We also find these centers to be totally free of photodegradation effects during laser operation and to be storable without deterioration at temperatures below 0°C.

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Color Center	Tuning Range	Storage Temperature	Center Production	Pump Laser	Problems	Advantages
F_A(II)	2.2–3.6	0°C	Additive	Ion, dye	Low power, small class	Completely stable, many pump bands
F_B(II)
Tl∘(1)	1.4–1.6	0°C	Radiation	YAG	Difficult crystal growth, class of one	Reasonably stable, good power, mode locked, useful range
(F₂⁺)_A	1.4–4	0°C	Additive (radiation)	YAG, Er, Ho	Auxiliary light, suitable pump lasers for long wavelengths	Stable, good power, wide tuning range, mode locked
F₂⁺	8–2	Liquid-nitrogen temperature	Radiation (additive)	Ion, YAG, dye, color center	Deterioration while lasing	Broad range, high power, mode locked
$[\begin{array}{l} ({F_{2}}^{+}) * \\ ({F_{2}}^{+}) * * \end{array}]$	1–1.38	RT	Radiation	Dye, color center	Deterioration while lasing, small class	Useful range

Crystal	Tuning Range (μm)	Pump Laser/Wavelength/Polarization	Slope Efficiency (%)	Coloring Pressure (Torr)	Maximum Power (mW)
KCl:Na	2.22–2.74	Dye/595 nm/S	4.2	3	62
KCl:Li	2.32–3.12	Dye/615 nm/S	9.2	9	160^a
		Kr/647 nm/P	10	18	280
RbCl:Li	2.48–3.64	Kr/647 + 676 nm/S	8.2	2.3	92

Crystal	Pump Wavelength (nm)	Laser Wavelength (μm)	dν/dI (MHz/mW)
KCl:Na	514	2.50	0.135
KCl:Li	647	2.65	0.100
RbClrLi	647	2.90	0.333

Color Center	Tuning Range	Storage Temperature	Center Production	Pump Laser	Problems	Advantages
F_A(II)	2.2–3.6	0°C	Additive	Ion, dye	Low power, small class	Completely stable, many pump bands
F_B(II)
Tl∘(1)	1.4–1.6	0°C	Radiation	YAG	Difficult crystal growth, class of one	Reasonably stable, good power, mode locked, useful range
(F₂⁺)_A	1.4–4	0°C	Additive (radiation)	YAG, Er, Ho	Auxiliary light, suitable pump lasers for long wavelengths	Stable, good power, wide tuning range, mode locked
F₂⁺	8–2	Liquid-nitrogen temperature	Radiation (additive)	Ion, YAG, dye, color center	Deterioration while lasing	Broad range, high power, mode locked
$[\begin{array}{l} ({F_{2}}^{+}) * \\ ({F_{2}}^{+}) * * \end{array}]$	1–1.38	RT	Radiation	Dye, color center	Deterioration while lasing, small class	Useful range

Crystal	Tuning Range (μm)	Pump Laser/Wavelength/Polarization	Slope Efficiency (%)	Coloring Pressure (Torr)	Maximum Power (mW)
KCl:Na	2.22–2.74	Dye/595 nm/S	4.2	3	62
KCl:Li	2.32–3.12	Dye/615 nm/S	9.2	9	160^a
		Kr/647 nm/P	10	18	280
RbCl:Li	2.48–3.64	Kr/647 + 676 nm/S	8.2	2.3	92

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