Abstract
We have demonstrated a low threshold, high slope efficiency laser oscillating at 1059 nm using a new laser crystal, Nd3+ doped NaY(WO4)2 or Nd:NYW. This crystal features a wide absorption bandwidth of 17 nm and a wide emission bandwidth of 13 nm and therefore is promising for applications such as diode-pumping and short pulse generation.
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