Lasing action at 1.73, 1.23, and 0.85 μm was obtained by a threefold upconversion process in Er:YLF at 110 K using a 1.53 μm Er:glass pump laser. The 1.73 μm transition had the lowest threshold and highest pump conversion efficiency.

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