Frequently Asked Questions

Ho:YLF crystals have a linearly polarized output beam, little heat effect while laser, and can be conveniently pumped at 1.9μm.

Nd:YLF crystals have high power, low beam divergence, efficient single mode operation, high average power Q-switching at a moderate repetition rate, linear polarized resonators for Q-switching and frequency doubling, potential uniform mode for large diameter rods or slabs, and thermal lensing lower than that of YAG.

Nd:YLF is a crystal that combines the characteristics of weak thermal lensing, large fluorescence line width, and naturally polarized oscillation. It is an excellent crystal for modelocked operation.

Pr:YLF is a laser ion that provides several transitions in the red (640 nm, 3P0 to 3F2) spectral range, making it an interesting laser material for solid-state lasers in the visible spectral range.

Tm:YLF is a middle infrared laser crystal that outputs a 1.9μm linearly polarized beam in the a axis and a non-linearly polarized beam in the c axis. It is a negative uniaxial crystal that counteracts thermal distortion and outputs high-quality light.

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