Tunable laser based on composite microchip using ND:PLZT as both tuning and gain medium
A composite microchip laser composed of neodymium doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) and neodymium doped lanthanum-modified lead zirconate titanate (Nd:PLZT) is proposed. The high electro-optic effect of PLZT, combined with the high gain effect of Nd3+, makes Nd:PLZT not only…