Abstract
For the first time to the authors’ knowledge, laser activity has been achieved in low-phonon-energy, moisture-resistant bromide host crystals, neodymium-doped potassium lead bromide and rubidium lead bromide (; RPB). Laser activity at was observed for both crystalline materials. Laser operation at the new wavelengths 1.18 and that resulted from the transitions ( and ) in Nd:RPB was achieved in a solid-state laser material. Rare-earth-doped is a promising candidate for long-wavelength infrared applications because of its low phonon frequencies and other favorable features. In principle, has high potential for laser operation at new wavelengths as well as for the achievement of short-wavelength lasing as a result of upconversion.
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