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Z-scan measurements of the nonlinear refractive indices of novel Yb-doped laser crystal hosts

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We report on the z-scan characterization of the nonlinear refractive indices of three borate crystals (GdCOB, YCOB, and BOYS), which are new promising Yb-doped laser hosts. The results indicate the possibility of substantial Kerr-lensing and self-phase modulation effects in femtosecond oscillators and amplifiers. High values of the nonlinear refractive indices suggest possible KLM operation of such lasers.

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  1. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, 10 King’s College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4, Canada

    A. Major, J.S. Aitchison & P.W.E. Smith

  2. Laboratoire Charles Fabry de l’Institut d’Optique, UMR 8501 du CNRS, Centre universitaire bât. 503, 91403, Orsay cedex, France

    F. Druon & P. Georges

  3. LCAES-ENSCP, UMR 7574 du CNRS, 11 Rue P&M Curie, 75231, Paris cedex 05, France

    B. Viana & G.P. Aka

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Major, A., Aitchison, J., Smith, P. et al. Z-scan measurements of the nonlinear refractive indices of novel Yb-doped laser crystal hosts. Appl. Phys. B 80, 199–201 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-004-1703-3

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