Abstract
Laser performance of Er3+-doped Y2O3 ceramic is reported for the first time. Resonantly-pumped, eyesafe, 1.6-μm Er:Y2O3 cryo-laser slope efficiency of ~48% and output power ~ 7 W have been achieved in this first experiment.
© 2008 Optical Society of America
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