Preparation of composite materials for fiber optics based on chalcogenide glasses containing ZnS(ZnSe):Cr(2+) crystals

Abstract The results of the preparation and investigation of a new class of materials for middle IR fiber lasers on the basis of chalcogenide glasses with microcrystal phases of ZnS(ZnSe):Cr(2 +) are discussed. Optical properties of these systems demonstrate the possibility of the creation of active fiber near to wavelength of 2 μm.