Crystal laser

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002753",
  "term": "Crystal laser",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A laser that uses a crystalline solid as its gain medium, where the active ions are doped into the crystal lattice. The crystal provides a rigid host structure that can efficiently dissipate heat and maintain optical quality. Common examples include Nd:YAG (neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet) and Ti:sapphire lasers, which are used in spectroscopy and materials processing.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "laser",
    "solid state lasers"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1913. 'Nomenclature, symbols, units, and their usage in spectrochemical analysis-XV. Laser-based molecular spectroscopy for chemical analysis - laser fundamentals (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1920 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567111913)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/crystal-laser/"
}