CW Laser Performance of Nd-La∶CaF2 and Nd-Sc∶CaF2 Disordered Crystals Pumped by A Laser Diode

ZHANG Ju-ting; ZHU Jiang-feng; WANG Jun-li; WEI Zhi-yi; SU Liang-bi; XU Jun

doi:10.3788/gzxb20164501.0114001

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