Crystal Physics Group

Recent research projects:

• Laser spectroscopic and resonant nonlinear optical measurements on rare-earth doped single crystals.
• Investigation of single- and two-step luminescence.
• Design, construction and development of a single photon source based on confocal microscopy.

Spectral hole burning in sLN:Yb using a 980 nm diode laser

Instrumentation:

• Vibration isolated optical tables
• He-Ne, Ar ion and semiconductor (980 nm) lasers
• Z-scan measurement setup
• Optical setup for laser spectroscopic measurements
• Confocal microscope (under construction)