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T. T. Basiev, V. A. Demidenko, K. V. Dykel’skii et al.<br />

Figure 11. Transmission spectra of the CaF 2 s<strong>in</strong>gle crystal (#3) and CaF 2 artificial optical ceramics (# 1,<br />

2) <strong>in</strong> the UV and IR ranges. Shoot at λ – 900 (Perk<strong>in</strong> – Elmer) spectrophotometer and Brucker IFS –<br />

113v Fourier spectrometer.<br />

Besides, a comparison of the optical properties of s<strong>in</strong>gle crystals and optically transparent<br />

ceramics made for the same samples by thermo-stimulated depolarization method of laser<br />

radiation [29] is provided. As a result the absorption coefficients α < 4.5 10 -4 cm -1 for the<br />

s<strong>in</strong>gle crystal and α < 1.33 10 -3 cm -1 for the ceramics are estimated.<br />

ABSORPTION AND FLUORESCENCE PROPERTIES OF THE<br />

CAF2 OPTICAL CERAMICS DOPED WITH ER 3+<br />

Cheap and eye – safe lasers with 1.5 µm wavelength are attractive as an optical range -<br />

f<strong>in</strong>der, for environment monitor<strong>in</strong>g, telecommunication, etc. due to good atmosphere<br />

transparency and transparency of fused silica optical fibers and availability of sensitive<br />

detectors at this wavelength. As a result preparation of transparent fluoride ceramics doped<br />

with Er 3+ is of practical <strong>in</strong>terest. Besides, this material can be used for laser generation <strong>in</strong> the<br />

3 µm mid - IR spectral range.<br />

The CaF2:Er 3+ ceramic samples with 1 and 5 mol.% of ErF3 are prepared by hot -<br />

press<strong>in</strong>g assisted s<strong>in</strong>ter<strong>in</strong>g method. The CaF2:5% ErF3 (Ca0,95Er0,05F2,05) ceramic sample<br />

(В(2)39-05) is prepared by press<strong>in</strong>g of two powders (CaF2 and ErF3). The CaF2:1% ErF3<br />

(В(2)2-06) and CaF2:5% ErF3 (В(1)3-06) ceramic samples are prepared from chemically<br />

homogeneous precursors.<br />

The absorption of the ceramic samples must be studied for its use as a laser medium. The<br />

absorption spectra at the 4 I15/2 → 4 I13/2, 4 I15/2 → 4 I11/2, 4 I15/2 → 4 I9/2 and 4 I15/2 → 2 G(1)9/2

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