根据3μm连续激光产生机理和对基质材料要求,结合1.9μm和1.1μm激光二极管泵浦掺Ho^(3+)材料结果,采用1.1μm激光二极管泵浦Ho^(3+),Pr^(3+):Li Lu F4晶体,产生3μm激光。实验用泵源波长为1.140～1.150μm,带宽为5 nm,功率为0～10 W,...根据3μm连续激光产生机理和对基质材料要求,结合1.9μm和1.1μm激光二极管泵浦掺Ho^(3+)材料结果,采用1.1μm激光二极管泵浦Ho^(3+),Pr^(3+):Li Lu F4晶体,产生3μm激光。实验用泵源波长为1.140～1.150μm,带宽为5 nm,功率为0～10 W,光纤耦合输出;Ho^(3+),Pr^(3+):Li Lu F4晶体体积为3 mm×3 mm×30 mm,Ho^(3+)离子掺杂原子百分含量为2%,Pr^(3+)离子掺杂原子百分含量为0.6%;实验获得波长为2 934 nm连续激光输出,最大功率达到50 m W,斜率效率为22.6%,最大功率时,光束的质量M2因子约为4。展开更多
The LiYF4 single crystals singly doped Ho3＋ and co-doped Ho3＋, Pr3＋ ions were grown by a modified Bridgman method. The Judd-Ofelt strength parameters （Ω2, Ω4, Ω6） of No3＋ were calculated according to the abso...The LiYF4 single crystals singly doped Ho3＋ and co-doped Ho3＋, Pr3＋ ions were grown by a modified Bridgman method. The Judd-Ofelt strength parameters （Ω2, Ω4, Ω6） of No3＋ were calculated according to the absorption spectra and the Judd-Ofelt theory, by which the radiative transition probabilities （A）, fluorescence branching ratios （β） and radiative lifetime （τ rad） were obtained. The radiative lifetimes of 5/6 and 5/7 levels in Ho3＋ （1 mol%）：LiYF4 are 10.89 and 20.19 ms, respectively, while 9.77 and 18.50 ms in Ho3＋/pr3＋ doped crystals. Hence, the τ rad of 5/7 level decreases significantly by introduction of Pr3＋ into Ho3＋：LiYF4 crystal which is beneficial to the emission of 2.9 μm. The maximum emission cross section of Ho3＋：LiYF4 crystal located at 2.05 μm calculated by McCumber theory is 0.51 ×10-20 cm2 which is compared with other crystals. The maximum emission cross section at 2948 nm in Ho3＋/pr3＋ co-doped LiYF4 crystal obtained by Fuchtbauer- Ladenburg theory is 0.68 × 10-20 cm2, and is larger than the value of 0.53 × 10-20 cm2 in Ho3＋ singly doped LiYF4 crystal. Based on the absorption and emission cross section spectra, the gain cross section spectra were calculated. In the Ho3- ions singly doped LiYF4 crystal, the gain cross sections for 2.05 μm infrared emission becomes positive once the population inversion level reaches 30%. It means that the pump threshold for obtaining 2.05 μm laser is probably lower which is an advantage for Ho3＋-doped LiYF4 2.05 μm infrared lasers. The calculated gain cross section for 2.9 μm mid-infrared emission does not become positive until the population inversion level reaches 40% in Ho3＋/pr3＋：LiYF4 crystal, but 50% in Ho3＋ singly doped LiYF4 crystal, indicating that a low pumping threshold is achieved for the H03＋：5/6 → 5/7 laser operation with the introduction of Pr3＋ ions. It was also demonstrated that Pr3＋ ion can deplete rapidly the lower laser Ho3＋：5/7 level and has influence on the Ho3＋：5/6 level. The Ho3＋/pr3＋：LiYF4 crystal may be a potential media for 2.9 μm mid-infrared laser.展开更多
An effective method of improving the luminescent properties of rare earth ions in fluoride glasses were reported.The Pr^3+/Ho^3+co-doped fluorochlorozirconate luminescent glasses were prepared,and the effects of chlor...An effective method of improving the luminescent properties of rare earth ions in fluoride glasses were reported.The Pr^3+/Ho^3+co-doped fluorochlorozirconate luminescent glasses were prepared,and the effects of chloride on the spectral properties and structure of the glasses were studied.According to the results,the glass stability is improved,and the luminescence intensity in the visible range is significantly enhanced with the introduction of chloride.By introducing 7.5 mol% BaCl2,the luminescence intensity reaches the maximum and increases by three times,The mechanism of luminescence enhancement is explained by analyzing the correlation between the composition and the structure.The chloride ions disperse outside the glass network before the introduction of 7.5 mol% BaCl2 and increased dispersity of Pr^3+and Ho^3+ions in the fluorozirconate glasses.展开更多
文摘根据3μm连续激光产生机理和对基质材料要求,结合1.9μm和1.1μm激光二极管泵浦掺Ho^(3+)材料结果,采用1.1μm激光二极管泵浦Ho^(3+),Pr^(3+):Li Lu F4晶体,产生3μm激光。实验用泵源波长为1.140～1.150μm,带宽为5 nm,功率为0～10 W,光纤耦合输出;Ho^(3+),Pr^(3+):Li Lu F4晶体体积为3 mm×3 mm×30 mm,Ho^(3+)离子掺杂原子百分含量为2%,Pr^(3+)离子掺杂原子百分含量为0.6%;实验获得波长为2 934 nm连续激光输出,最大功率达到50 m W,斜率效率为22.6%,最大功率时,光束的质量M2因子约为4。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51272109 and 50972061)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(Grant Nos.R4100364)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo City(Grant No.2012A610115)
文摘The LiYF4 single crystals singly doped Ho3＋ and co-doped Ho3＋, Pr3＋ ions were grown by a modified Bridgman method. The Judd-Ofelt strength parameters （Ω2, Ω4, Ω6） of No3＋ were calculated according to the absorption spectra and the Judd-Ofelt theory, by which the radiative transition probabilities （A）, fluorescence branching ratios （β） and radiative lifetime （τ rad） were obtained. The radiative lifetimes of 5/6 and 5/7 levels in Ho3＋ （1 mol%）：LiYF4 are 10.89 and 20.19 ms, respectively, while 9.77 and 18.50 ms in Ho3＋/pr3＋ doped crystals. Hence, the τ rad of 5/7 level decreases significantly by introduction of Pr3＋ into Ho3＋：LiYF4 crystal which is beneficial to the emission of 2.9 μm. The maximum emission cross section of Ho3＋：LiYF4 crystal located at 2.05 μm calculated by McCumber theory is 0.51 ×10-20 cm2 which is compared with other crystals. The maximum emission cross section at 2948 nm in Ho3＋/pr3＋ co-doped LiYF4 crystal obtained by Fuchtbauer- Ladenburg theory is 0.68 × 10-20 cm2, and is larger than the value of 0.53 × 10-20 cm2 in Ho3＋ singly doped LiYF4 crystal. Based on the absorption and emission cross section spectra, the gain cross section spectra were calculated. In the Ho3- ions singly doped LiYF4 crystal, the gain cross sections for 2.05 μm infrared emission becomes positive once the population inversion level reaches 30%. It means that the pump threshold for obtaining 2.05 μm laser is probably lower which is an advantage for Ho3＋-doped LiYF4 2.05 μm infrared lasers. The calculated gain cross section for 2.9 μm mid-infrared emission does not become positive until the population inversion level reaches 40% in Ho3＋/pr3＋：LiYF4 crystal, but 50% in Ho3＋ singly doped LiYF4 crystal, indicating that a low pumping threshold is achieved for the H03＋：5/6 → 5/7 laser operation with the introduction of Pr3＋ ions. It was also demonstrated that Pr3＋ ion can deplete rapidly the lower laser Ho3＋：5/7 level and has influence on the Ho3＋：5/6 level. The Ho3＋/pr3＋：LiYF4 crystal may be a potential media for 2.9 μm mid-infrared laser.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51872308).
文摘An effective method of improving the luminescent properties of rare earth ions in fluoride glasses were reported.The Pr^3+/Ho^3+co-doped fluorochlorozirconate luminescent glasses were prepared,and the effects of chloride on the spectral properties and structure of the glasses were studied.According to the results,the glass stability is improved,and the luminescence intensity in the visible range is significantly enhanced with the introduction of chloride.By introducing 7.5 mol% BaCl2,the luminescence intensity reaches the maximum and increases by three times,The mechanism of luminescence enhancement is explained by analyzing the correlation between the composition and the structure.The chloride ions disperse outside the glass network before the introduction of 7.5 mol% BaCl2 and increased dispersity of Pr^3+and Ho^3+ions in the fluorozirconate glasses.
