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Optical Properties of Nd Doped Rare Earth Vanadates (Preprint)

Authors: David E Zelmon; Jessica M Northridge; Julie J Lee; Kelly M Currin; Dan Perlov; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SURVIVABILITY AND SENSOR MATERIALS DIV/HARDENED MATERIALS
Abstract:
Rare earth orthovanadates are being used as substitute for traditional solid state laser hosts such as yttrium aluminium garnet (YAG). While the most common of these is yttrium orthovanadate, other rare earth vanadates such as lutetium vanadate and gadolinium vanadate are being used for their special properties in certain applications. We report new measurements of the refractive indices and thermo-optics coefficients of these materials which will aid in the design of laser cavities and other nonlinear optical elements.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Interim rept.
Pages: 27
Report Date: Jul 2010
Report Number: A095725
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