Cr:LiSAF (Cr:LiSrAlF₆) is a newly developed laser media suitable for tunable applications over a wavelength range of 780 to 1000nm. Cs:LiSAF is highly efficiency and capable of being pumped by a wide range of sources. Cr:LiSAF is versatile and is used across a broad range of applications, especially to configure compact solutions.
Key strengths of Cr:LiSAF:
Key strengths of Cr:LiSAF:
- Lases (tunable) over range 780 to 1000nm
- Highly efficient - high absorption coefficients
- Can be pumped by a wide range of sources - flashlamps, diode lasers and other lasers.
Cr:LiSAF Laser - Availability
| Doping Levels: | Custom - range 0.5 to 5.5 mol % |
|---|---|
| Format: | Rods, Discs and Slabs |
| Sizes: | Diameter: 25.4mm max and Length: 180mm max |
Cr:LiSAF Laser Rod Properties
| Laser / Optical Properties | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Wavelengths | nm | 780 - 1000 |
| Emission Linewidth | nm | <1 |
| Absorption Band Peak | nm | |
| Absorption Bandwidth | nm | |
| Emission Cross-section (@1064nm) | 10‾²º cm² | 4.8 |
| Fluorescent Lifetime | µs | 67 |
| Absorption Coefficient @808nm | cm‾¹ | |
| Intrinsic Loss @1064nm | cm‾¹ | <0.003 |
| Refractive Index (n) @ 382nm | 1.41 | |
| Thermal Optical Coeff. (dn/dT) @nm | 10‾⁶/ºC | -4.0 -2.5 |
| Physical / Thermal Properties | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | Cr:LiSrAlF₆ | |
| Melting Point | ºC | 810 |
| Thermal Expansion Coeff. @20ºC | 10‾⁶/ºC | -10 25 |
| Thermal Conductivity Coeff. @20ºC | W/m/ºK | 3.3 3.08 |
| Specific Heat | J/g K | 0.842 |
| Chemical Durability (@100ºC weigh loss rate distilled water) | μg/hr.cm² | |
| Density | g/cm³ | 3.45 |
| Durability Knoop Hardness | kgf/mm² | |
| Mohs Hardness | ||
| Damage Threshold (10ns) | J/cm² | >55 |