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We present measurements of the net-induced gain on the 5d–4f transition at 186 nm in LiYF4 : Nd3+ optically pumped by radiation from a molecular fluorine laser. It is found that for LiYF4 : Nd3+, one of a series of potential continuously tunable VUV lasers, relatively strong excited-state absorption results in net-induced loss. The prospects for VUV laser operation being realised in other rare-earth-doped fluorides is discussed.
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Received: 4 March 1996/Revised version: 10 July 1996
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Cashmore, J., Hooker, S. & Webb, C. Vacuum ultraviolet gain measurements in optically pumped LiYF4:Nd3+. Appl Phys B 64, 293–300 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400050176
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003400050176