Materials Development for Mid-infrared Solid-state Lasers
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The purpose of this research is to evaluate new materials as gain media for midinfrared (MIR) solid-state lasers. MIR lasers are of significant current interest for several applications including laser remote sensing of bio-chemical agents, medical surgery, fundamental spectroscopy, and biophotonics. In this project, Cobalt (Co) doped ZnSe windows and CdTe crystals were investigated as MIR laser media. These materials were Co doped through a thermal process called diffusion doping. The optical properties of Co: ZnSe and Co: CdTe were investigated through transmission spectroscopy and emission spectroscopy. The obtained spectroscopic data of Co: ZnSe and Co: CdTe will be discussed for applications in MIR solid-state lasers.
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تاریخ انتشار 2007