Erbium doped Yttrium Aluminum Perovskit
Material
Er:YAP
Erbium doped Yttrium Aluminum Perovskite (Er:YAP or Er:YAlO3) is a well-known host for solid state lasers. Doping with Erbium allows Q-switch operation under flash lamp excitation. High repetition rates are possible, especially at 1.66 µm laser emission.
Properties
Optical and spectral properties | |
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Lasing wavelength in nm | 1660 2730 |
Refractive index @ 633 nm |
1,94-1,97 |
Physical properties | |
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Density in g/cm3 |
5,35 |
Melting point in °C | 1870 |
Crystal structure | orthorhombic |
Specific heat capacity in J/(g · K) | 0,557
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Thermal conductivity in W/(m · K) | 11,7 (a-axis) 10,0 (b-axis) 8,7 (c-axis) |
Thermal expansion in 1/K | 2,32 ·10-6 (a-axis) 8,08 ·10-6 (b-axis) 8,70 ·10-6 (c-axis) |