Abstract
Ho3+ ions are known to produce stimulated emission at several wavelengths across the infrared through sequential transitions between intermediate energy levels. For example, cascade laser action has been observed in Ho3+-dopcd YLF using short pulse resonant pumping of the 5S2 manifold by frequency-doubled Nd:glass1 and a dye2 lasers.
© 1999 Optical Society of America
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