Influence of growth conditions on the optical spectra of gamma irradiated BaF2 and CaF2 crystals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrysgro.2019.125188
Abstract: Abstract A comparative study of the gamma irradiated BaF2 and CaF2 crystals obtained under different growth conditions, using the Bridgman technique, is presented. A special attention was attributed to the influence of trace amount of… read more here.
Keywords: baf2 caf2; gamma irradiated; growth; amount ... See more keywords
Spectroscopic properties of Ho3+ optical centers in CaF2 crystals at the two-micron laser transition
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2020.117584
Abstract: Abstract The spectroscopic properties and lifetimes of various Ho3+ optical centers at the two-micron 5I7→5I8 laser transition were studied in CaF2 crystals at cryogenic temperatures (15 K, 77 K) using resonant selective excitation of holmium ions. For… read more here.
Keywords: laser transition; optical centers; spectroscopic properties; caf2 crystals ... See more keywords
Luminescence of defect clusters in the disordered anion sublattice of CaF2 crystals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2018.05.027
Abstract: Abstract The fast quenching of CaF2 crystals preheated up to 1000 °C allows to stabilize the high-temperature disordering of anion sublattice typical for the superionic state of the crystal. Such procedure results in the formation of… read more here.
Keywords: state; anion sublattice; caf2 crystals; luminescence ... See more keywords
976 nm continuous-wave laser damage of Er:CaF2 crystals
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DOI: 10.1017/hpl.2024.44
Abstract: Abstract Er:CaF2 crystals are crucial gain media for producing 3 μm mid-infrared (MIR) lasers pumped by 976 nm continuous-wave (CW) lasers owing to their low phonon energy and high conversion efficiency. This study investigated the… read more here.
Keywords: damage; continuous wave; caf2 crystals; 976 continuous ... See more keywords
Optical Modulation of Anti-Stokes Luminescence in CaF2:Er Crystals
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DOI: 10.1134/s0020168520070067
Abstract: Emission and visible photoluminescence excitation spectra of CaF2:Er (0.5 at %) crystals have been studied under different optical pumping conditions. The results demonstrate that anti-Stokes luminescence of the erbium-doped crystals has higher intensity in the… read more here.
Keywords: stokes luminescence; caf2 crystals; optical modulation; anti stokes ... See more keywords
Study on Spectral Properties and Mid-Infrared Laser Performance of Er, La:CaF2 Crystals
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DOI: 10.3390/cryst14070639
Abstract: Er3+-doped fluorite crystals, including CaF2 and SrF2, are considered as attractive laser gain materials in the mid-infrared (MIR) region with merits of high laser efficiency as well as low doping concentration. In this work, a… read more here.
Keywords: laser; caf2 crystals; mid infrared; laser performance ... See more keywords