2.0-micron laser applications

John G. Daly; Craig A. Smith

doi:10.1117/12.60141

1 June 1992 2.0-micron laser applications

John G. Daly, Craig A. Smith

Proceedings Volume 1627, Solid State Lasers III; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60141
Event: OE/LASE '92, 1992, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Recent interest in lasers in the 2 micron wavelength region has lead to crystal growth improvements and flashlamp-pumped operation at room temperatures. Holmium near 2.1 µm, thulium between 1.93 and 2.07 µm, and cobalt magnesium fluoride tunable from 1.75 to 2.5µm are finding uses in medical and dental applications. The improved eyesafety for these wavelengths also makes them candidates as laser rangefinders, LIDAR sources, and for remote sensing. A comparison of performance for these three laser materials with respect to these applications is included.

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John G. Daly and Craig A. Smith "2.0-micron laser applications", Proc. SPIE 1627, Solid State Lasers III, (1 June 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60141

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