Diode pumped room temperature mid-infrared erbium laser

TitleDiode pumped room temperature mid-infrared erbium laser
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Publication2001
AuthorsBowman, S. R., Searles S. K., Jenkins N. W., Qadri S. B., Skelton E. F., and Ganem J.
EditorMarshall, C.
Conference NameTopical Meeting on Advanced Solid-State Lasers
Pagination154-156
Conference LocationSeattle, Wa
ISBN Number1-55752-661-3
Abstract

We report first operation of a 4.6 mum laser for trivalent erbium. Efficient, broadband, room temperature operation was obtained pumping with a 0.80 mum laser diode.