Ti: Sapphire Laser Crystals Reach 200mm Diameter


The unprecedented increase in peak laser powers in recent years has led to exciting new fields of research, driving the demand for solid- state lasers operating at the Petawatt power level and beyond. Many of these laser facilities will utilize the unique lasing characteristics of titanium doped sapphire, (Ti:sapphire), as the laser gain material. These laser facilities will be pushing the conventional limits of many different technologies including pump lasers, gratings, and large, high quality of Ti:sapphire laser crystals. To support the high power laser community, Crystal Systems, Inc. (CSI) has undertaken an intense development program to increase the size of Ti:sapphire boules to over 200 mm while improving the crystalline quality and overall utility of these crystals for multi-pass amplification.

For additional information regarding ti: sapphire for industrial applications, contact Crystal Systems, 27 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970;(978) 745-0088; fax (978) 744-5059; sales@crystalsystems.com; or visit www.crystalsystems.com.

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