Abstract

Efficient laser action is reported for the (F₂⁺)_A center in KI with tunability now extending from 2.38 to 3.99 μm. For the F₂⁺ and (F₂⁺)_A centers coexisting in KI, the combined lasing range is 1.98–3.85 μm. The 1.73-μm line of a pulsed Er:YLF laser pumped both centers simultaneously.

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Broadly tunable laser action beyond 3 μm from (F₂⁺)A centers in lithium-doped KI

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Color-center laser continuously tunable from 1.67 to 2.46 μm

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Subpicosecond and continuous-wave laser operation of (F₂⁺)H and (F₂⁺)AH color-center lasers in the 2-μm range

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(F₂⁺)_A centers in additively colored lithium-doped KI and KBr

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