Characterization of the nonlinear refractive index of the laser crystal Yb:KGd(WO 4) 2

A. Major; I. Nikolakakos; J.S. Aitchison; A.I. Ferguson; N. Langford; P.W.E. Smith

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Characterization of the nonlinear refractive index of the laser crystal Yb:KGd(WO 4) 2

A. Major, I. Nikolakakos, J.S. Aitchison, A.I. Ferguson, N. Langford, P.W.E. Smith

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We present results of the characterization of the nonlinear refractive index of the laser crystal Yb:KGd(WO4)2 using a z-scan technique over the 800-1600 nm wavelength range. Based on our experimental and theoretical results we conclude that Yb:KGW crystal is a good candidate for efficient Kerr-lens mode locking.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	433-436
Number of pages	3
Journal	Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics
Volume	77
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-003-1252-1
Publication status	Published - Oct 2003

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nonlinear refractive index
laser crystal
Kerr-lens mode locking
optics
photonics

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Characterization of the nonlinear refractive index of the laser crystal Yb:KGd(WO 4) 2

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