Self-frequency-doubling Nd:CTGS laser at 533 nm

Infrared and self-frequency-doubling emission characteristics of diode-pumped Nd:LGSB laser crystal

“…In conclusion, we report on first SFD experiments performed on Nd:LGSB bifunctional laser crystal, from which 13.2 mW output power of green light at 531 nm was obtained. The results compare well with previous reports on other Nd-based bifunctional media [4][5][6]. Improved SFD performances are expected by optimizing the Nd:LGSB medium characteristics (doping level and length), by coating the crystal, as well as by designing a new laser resonator.…”

“…In addition, a self-frequency-doubling (SFD) laser can be incorporated in a chip device, bringing advantages like stability, efficiency, low cost, compactness and simplicity. Different Yb 3+ -and Nd 3+ -doped bifunctional crystals have been developed [1], including Yb:YCOB [2], Nd:GdCOB [3], Nd:NLBO [4], or Nd:CTGS and Nd:STGS [5,6]. The need for efficient SFD laser devices justifies the high interest for discovering novel bifunctional materials with enhanced performances [7].…”

Crystal growth, experimental and theoretical studies on the electronic structure of CNGS and Nd:CNGS

“…These are high-performance piezoelectric materials and could be used in surface acoustic wave, bulk acoustic wave, and sensor applications; their nonlinear and/ or laser properties were also investigated. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] In order to further exploit their potential applications and obtain better properties in these areas, researchers turn to study the doping of rare earth elements to explore and enrich these multi-functional crystal materials. [7][8][9]11,12 The results proved that rare earth doped CNGS and CTGS crystals are suitable for second harmonic generation (SHG), self-frequency doubling (SFD) and high temperature piezoelectric sensors.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] In order to further exploit their potential applications and obtain better properties in these areas, researchers turn to study the doping of rare earth elements to explore and enrich these multi-functional crystal materials. [7][8][9]11,12 The results proved that rare earth doped CNGS and CTGS crystals are suitable for second harmonic generation (SHG), self-frequency doubling (SFD) and high temperature piezoelectric sensors. However, it is much to be regretted that no investigation has been reported aiming to investigate the electronic structure and the mechanism of rare earth element doping.…”