Abstract

Continuous-wave laser action using F⁺ centers in CaO crystals is reported in the blue range of the visible spectrum. These centers may be pumped by using either Ar⁺ or N₂ laser lines. The laser is tunable in the range 357–420 nm with an output power of ≃ 15 mW at the band center for an input power of 100 mW.

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Broadly tunable laser action beyond 3 μm from (F₂⁺)A centers in lithium-doped KI

Irwin Schneider and Charles L. Marquardt
Opt. Lett. 6(12) 627-628 (1981)

Laser-active, defect-stabilized F₂⁺ center in NAF:OH⁻ and dynamics of defect-stabilized center formation

L. F. Mollenauer
Opt. Lett. 6(7) 342-344 (1981)

On refractory oxide crystals for continuous-wave tunable lasers

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Lithium–(F₂⁺)A centers in alkali-halide crystals

Irwin Schneider
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Room-temperature-stable, F₂⁺-like center yields cw laser tunable over the 0.99–1.22-μm range

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