Z-scan measurements of nonlinear refraction and Kerr-lens mode-locking with Yb3+:KY(WO4)2

被引:25
作者
Yumashev, KV
Posnov, NN
Prokoshin, PV
Kalashnikov, VL
Mejid, F
Poloyko, IG
Mikhailov, VP
Kozich, VP
机构
[1] Belorussian State Polytech Acad, Ctr Int Laser, Minsk, BELARUS
[2] Byelarussian Acad Sci, Inst Phys, Minsk 220072, BELARUS
关键词
crystal; Kerr-lens mode-locking; Yb3+: KY(WO4)(2); Z-scan;
D O I
10.1023/A:1007055901373
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TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
The nonlinear refractive index n(2) of Yb3+:KY(WO4)(2) crystal has been measured using picosecond Z-scan technique. The magnitude of n(2) was found to be 8.7 x 10(-16) cm(2)/W at wavelength of 1.08 mu m. The numerical modeling based on fluctuation model showed a great potential of this crystal as active medium for Kerr-lens mode-locking.
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