Abstract

Cw laser action of Ti:Al₂O₃ under argon-ion laser pumping is presented. We analyze the free-running characteristics and the effective emission cross section of the laser. The temperature dependence of the ²E lifetime was measured from 4 to 650 K and is explained in a single-phonon model. The quantum efficiency of Ti:Al₂O3 at room temperature is 80%.

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