Abstract

Spectral and pulsed laser properties of Nd3+ : YAlO3 crystals codopes with Cr3+ are described. The anisotropic properties of yttrium orthoaluminate were used to select a laser rod orientation which maximized the energy storage capability for Q-switched operation. It is demonstrated that a c-axis rod of this material can produce energy outputs greater than those obtainable from the best Nd3+ : YAG rods of comparable size in both long-pulse and Q-switched laser operation.

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