Abstract

Spin-lattice relaxation within the lower Stark component of the metastable ⁴S_3/2 state of Er³⁺ ions in LaF₃ has been studied by an optical method at high magnetic fields B and at low crystal temperature. The relaxation rate increases as B⁵, as expected for a direct-process relaxation within Kramers doublets at large Zeeman splittings.

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