Abstract
Co-doping with optically inert Gd3+ and Lu3+ ions improves refractive-index contrast and light confinement in KY(WO4)2: Yb3+ planar waveguides. Lasing with 18 mW threshold and record-high slope efficiency of 82.3% versus absorbed pump power is demonstrated.
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