Journal
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
Volume 93, Issue 3, Pages 814-820Publisher
WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC
DOI: 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2009.03475.x
Keywords
-
Categories
Funding
- European Sixth Framework Integrated Project Nanoker [NMP3-CT-2005-515784]
Ask authors/readers for more resources
An approach combining microstructural and optical modeling based on atomistic simulation results is proposed, in order to assess the performance of Nd:YAG laser ceramics resulting from luminescence and transparency changes as a function of grain size and dopant concentration. It is found that while small grain sizes enhance transparency, luminescence is reduced, resulting in a trade-off to achieve optimum laser performance. These effects are linked to ceramic production by considering different sintering routes. This improved insight into the microstructural effects of Nd:YAG ceramics on laser performance will allow a more targeted experimental optimization of this new class of laser materials.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available