Abstract
Using analytical and spectroscopical techniques, the successful doping of AgGaS2 with Yb3+ during growth is demonstrated. While an active Yb:AgGaS2 crystal would not allow self-doubling, potentially it could instead be used for parametric self-downconversion. Its adequate birefringence and transparency up to 12 microns allows a wide range of non-critically phase-matched, temperature tuned downconversion processes when pumped in the near-infrared. Potential applications of pure and Yb3+-doped AgGaS2 for cw parametric oscillation and stimulated emission in the mid-IR are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
Publisher | Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers |
Pages | 260-261 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Volume | 3749 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Proceedings of the 1999 18th Congress of the International Commission for Optics (ICO XVIII): Optics for the Next Millennium - San Francisco, CA, USA Duration: Aug 2 1999 → Aug 6 1999 |
Other
Other | Proceedings of the 1999 18th Congress of the International Commission for Optics (ICO XVIII): Optics for the Next Millennium |
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City | San Francisco, CA, USA |
Period | 8/2/99 → 8/6/99 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics