Abstract
We grew oriented single crystals of and doped with . An experimental investigation and comparison of the spectroscopic properties of the two crystals are presented to guide their use as lasing elements in solid-state lasers. The absorption and stimulated emission cross section of the decay to the , and states, for light linearly polarized along the three principal axes, were obtained at room temperature. shows absorption and stimulated emission cross sections that are very similar to those of , making it a good candidate for lasers. Because is easier to grow than , it is a viable alternative as a laser medium.
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