Fields · Physics and Astronomy · Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Optical properties and cooling technologies in crystalline materials

This cluster of papers focuses on the use of laser cooling and optical refrigeration techniques to achieve cryogenic temperatures in solids, particularly semiconductors and rare-earth-doped materials. The research covers topics such as solid-state optical refrigeration, crystal growth, electronic structure analysis, and minimizing thermal loading in the context of radiation-balanced lasers.