Authors
Citation
Wf. Krupke, Ytterbium solid-state lasers - The first decade, IEEE S T QU, 6(6), 2000, pp. 1287-1296
Citations number
101
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Eletrical & Eletronics Engineeing
Journal title
IEEE JOURNAL OF SELECTED TOPICS IN QUANTUM ELECTRONICS
ISSN journal
1077260X
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Volume
6
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1287 - 1296
Database
ISI
SICI code
1077-260X(200011/12)6:6<1287:YSL-TF>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
The spectroscopic and laser kinetic properties of the trivalent ytterbium i
on in various solid-state media are reviewed. Contrasts between four- and q
uasi-three-level lasers (e.g,, Nd:YAG versus Yb:YAG) are highlighted. Vario
us architectures suitable for use in high-brightness high-power Yb :YAG las
ers are examined, and achieved laser performance levels are summarized. The
properties of alternative ytterbium-doped laser gain media are reviewed, a
nd early laser results are cited.