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We report on the z-scan characterization of the nonlinear refractive indices of three borate crystals (GdCOB, YCOB, and BOYS), which are new promising Yb-doped laser hosts. The results indicate the possibility of substantial Kerr-lensing and self-phase modulation effects in femtosecond oscillators and amplifiers. High values of the nonlinear refractive indices suggest possible KLM operation of such lasers.
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Major, A., Aitchison, J., Smith, P. et al. Z-scan measurements of the nonlinear refractive indices of novel Yb-doped laser crystal hosts. Appl. Phys. B 80, 199–201 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-004-1703-3
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