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The trivalent chromium ion has been successfully used as the optical activator in a large number of tunable crystalline laser materials. Some of the unique properties of its 3d3 electron configuration which have led to this widespread success are reviewed. It is found that a combination of positive attributes has led to a higher probability of success with the use of the Cr3+ ion than with other transition metal ions. Some negative factors associated with the use of other transition metal ions are identified as areas in need of attention if they are to be used. Optimization of the performance of chromium doped laser materials under flashlamp pumping is also discussed.
Work performed under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Energy by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory under Contract No. W-7405-ENG-48.
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Caird, J.A. (1986). Chromium Activated Crystals as Tunable Laser Media — What Makes Them Special?. In: Budgor, A.B., Esterowitz, L., DeShazer, L.G. (eds) Tunable Solid-State Lasers II. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 52. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-47433-3_4
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