28.02 W LD side-pumped CW laser operated at 2.8 µm in YSGG/Er:YSGG/YSGG crystal.

We demonstrated a 978 nm laser diode (LD) side-pumped YSGG/Er:YSGG/YSGG composite crystal with a size of Ф 3 mm × 65 mm and continuous-wave (CW) mode. By optimizing resonator length and output mirror transmittance, a maximum output power of 28.02 W is generated, corresponding to slope efficiency of 17.

Thermal, spectroscopy and optimized ∼3 µm CW laser properties for Ho,Pr:YAP crystal.

We demonstrate the thermal, spectroscopy and laser properties of Ho,Pr doped YAP crystal grown successfully by Cz method. The thermal expansion coefficient, thermal conductivity, absorption and emission spectra of Ho,Pr:YAP crystal are investigated in detail. Additionally, the level lifetimes suggest that Pr is a suitable deactivating ion for Ho:YAP crystal.

Structure, spectroscopy and laser performance of an Er:YGGAG crystal.

In this work, we report on investigations of structure, spectroscopic properties and laser performances of, what we believe to be, a novel Er:YGGAG laser crystal. High crystalline quality is proved by an FWHW of XRC of 0.019°.

13-W and 1000-Hz of a 2.7-µm laser on the 968 nm LD side-pumped Er:YAP crystal with concave end-faces.

We demonstrate a 968-nm LD side-pumped Er:YAP laser with concave end-faces and a working frequency of 50∼1000 Hz. The maximum average powers of 26.75 and 13.

Spectroscopic and laser properties of Er:LuSGG crystal for high-power ∼2.8 µm mid-infrared laser.

We demonstrate a novel Er:LuSGG active gain medium emitting laser wavelength at 2795 nm for the first time. The Er:LuSGG crystal is grown successfully by the Czochralski method with high crystalline and optical quality. The spectra properties, including absorption and fluorescence emission cross-section are presented in contrast with similar Er-doped garnet crystals.

2.7 μm dual-wavelength laser performance of LD end-pumped Er:YAP crystal.

We demonstrate a laser diode (LD) end-pumped Er:YAP laser with dual-wavelength outputs of 2710 and 2728 nm. The maximum average powers of 739 and 738 mW are achieved in the continuous wave (CW) and pulse modes, which corresponds to optical-to-optical efficiencies of 10.1% and 12.

Laser performance of a 966 nm LD side-pumped Er,Pr:GYSGG laser crystal operated at 2.79 μm.

We demonstrate a 966 nm laser diode (LD) side-pumped Er,Pr:GYSGG laser crystal operated at 2.79 μm under a high repetition rate. The lifetimes of the upper level I4 and lower level I4 are 0.

Thermal analysis and laser performance of a GYSGG/Cr,Er,Pr:GYSGG composite laser crystal operated at 2.79 μm.

We demonstrate the thermal analysis and laser performance of a GYSGG/Cr,Er,Pr:GYSGG composite crystal. The lifetime ratio of lower and upper levels of Er in Cr,Er,Pr:GYSGG crystal is further reduced due to the optimized doping concentrations. The thermal effect of composite crystal is lower than that of Cr,Er,Pr:GYSGG crystal.

Growth, spectroscopy, and laser performance of a 2.79 μm Cr,Er,Pr:GYSGG radiation-resistant crystal.

We demonstrate the growth, spectroscopy, and laser performance of a 2.79 μm Cr,Er,Pr:GYSGG radiation-resistant crystal. The lifetimes for the upper laser level (4)I(11/2) and lower laser level (4)I(13/2) are 0.

Familial disseminated comedones without dyskeratosis: report of an affected family and review of the literature.

Familial dyskeratotic comedones is a well-known genodermatosis with autosomal dominant inheritance, characterized by numerous comedones with dyskeratosis in histology and scar formation in consequence. In contrast, cases of familial disseminated comedones without dyskeratosis appear to be extremely rare. So far, only three reports could be found in the literature.

Spectroscopic, diode-pumped laser properties and gamma irradiation effect on Yb, Er, Ho:GYSGG crystals.

We demonstrate a diode end-pumped Yb, Er, Ho:Gd(1.17)Y(1.83)Sc(2)Ga(3)O(12) (GYSGG) laser operated at 2.

Study on the viscosity of cationic gemini surfactant-nonionic polymer complex in water.

Interactions between a cationic gemini surfactant, 1,2-ethane bis(dimethyldodecylammonium bromide) (designated as 12-2-12), and a nonionic polymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were investigated by means of viscosity and specific conductance. Results show that PVA displays special viscosity behavior in aqueous solutions containing the gemini surfactant 12-2-12, which is due to the molecular interaction of the polymer and the surfactant. It was found that the special viscosity depended on ionization of the surfactant, as well as polymer concentration and surfactant concentration in the nonionic polymer-surfactant system.