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Z-scan measurement of the nonlinear refractive index of Nd3+, Y3+-codoped CaF2 and SrF2 crystals

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Abstract

By performing the Z-scan measurements at 800 nm using a femtosecond pulsed laser, we are able to characterize the nonlinear refractive indices of Nd, Y codoped CaF2 and SrF2 crystals. Based on our measured results, we conclude that the doped fluoride crystal possesses a small nonlinear refractive index and the doping of Nd3+ and Y3+ ions in CaF2 can change its third-order nonlinear index, but the contribution is minor. The doped fluoride crystal may have large potential to be developed as the next generation of gain material for a high-energy laser system.

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