Spectroscopic and Laser Properties of LiNbO_{3}:Dy^{3+} Crystals

The spectroscopic properties of trivalent dysprosium (Dy) doped LiNbO3 crystals have been investigated at various temperatures. Absorption, emission, excitation and lifetime measurements have been performed and discussed in the framework of Judd—Ofelt approach. The stimulated emission cross sections of the strongest transitions of Dy ion have been estimated. A stimulated emission has been demonstrated in the near infrared.

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