Abstract
A Tb,Y:SrF2 crystal with high optical quality is grown using the temperature gradient technique. The spectroscopic and laser properties of the crystal in the visible spectral region are studied. A fluorescence lifetime of 5.6 ms is measured from the crystal, which is beneficial for laser operation with a low threshold. A continuous-wave Tb,Y:SrF2 laser delivers an output power of 259 mW at 545 nm, with a slope efficiency of 35.2%. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report on a Tb-doped SrF2 laser and represents the highest output power for visible alkaline-earth fluoride lasers. The limitations for power scaling are discussed.
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