UV and Gamma Irradiation Effect in Spectroscopic and Lasing Properties of Er$\text{}^{3+}$ doped Yttrium-Aluminium Garnet, Yttrium Orthoaluminate and Lithium Niobate Crystals

Optical features (absorption and luminescence spectra) for Er$\text{}^{3+}$ doped yttrium-aluminium garnet (YAG), yttrium orthoaluminate (YAP) and LiNbO3 crystals as well as their changes after UV and gamma irradiations are presented. Possibility of gamma-induced sensibilization process in Er$\text{}^{3+}$ doped crystals is discussed. Positive result for non-pre-annealed gamma-irradiated rods of Er$\text{}^{3+}$:YAG crystal was stated.