Measurement of the nonlinear refractive index of Yb:KGd(WO/sub 4/)/sub 2/ laser crystal

作者: A. Major , I. Nikolakakos , J.S. Aitchison , P.W.E. Smith , A.I. Fergusonn

DOI: 10.1109/LEOS.2003.1253152

关键词: OpticsNonlinear refractive indexCrystalKerr effectOptoelectronicsYtterbiumMode-lockingMaterials scienceLaserOptical materialsLaser mode locking

摘要: Measurement of the nonlinear refractive index Yb:KGd(WO/sub 4/)/sub 2/ laser crystal is demonstrated using Kerr-lens mode locking (KLM) and Z-scan technique.

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