Detailed luminescence properties, quasi 3-levels laser operation and intracavity frequency-doubling and frequency-mixing of Nd:GGG at 467, 468.5 and 467.7 nm

Calibrated excited-state absorption and stimulated emission cross section spectra of Nd:GGG have been registered. Diode-pumped 3-levels laser operation at 933.6 and 937.3 nm and intracavity frequency conversion at 466.8, 468.6 and 467.7 nm are reported.