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We present for the first time 1.5-μm laser emission in Yb–Er:GdCa4O(BO3)3 (GdCOB). The crystals were grown by the Czochralski method from platinum crucibles. Spectroscopic and laser tests of the crystals are described. A continuous-wave output power of 80 mW was achieved in a monolithic microchip cavity under laser-diode pumping.
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Denker, B., Galagan, B., Ivleva, L. et al. Luminescent and laser properties of Yb–Er:GdCa4O(BO3)3: a new crystal for eye-safe 1.5-μm lasers. Appl Phys B 79, 577–581 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-004-1605-4
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