Nd3+:Y2O3 Ceramic Laser

Abstract
We have demonstrated CW one-micron laser oscillation in new ceramic laser material on the base of cubic Nd3+:Y2O3. Slope efficiency of 32% was achieved on an uncoated 1.5 at.% Nd3+:Y2O3 ceramic plate with size of φ14 ×2.7 mm under laser diode end-pumping.
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