Spectroscopy and Lasing of Cryogenically Cooled Yb,Na:CaF2

Absorption, photoluminescence spectra and CW lasing parameters of an Yb3+- and Na+-codoped CaF2 laser crystal are measured in the temperature range from 5 K to 290 K. The crystal appears to be a promising host for broadband multi-mJ kHz CW-pumped regenerative amplification.

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