1.3μmsolid state laser plays an important role in many fields.In this paper,the domestic and foreign research progress of 1.3μmlaser using different crystal materials in the past 20 years is introduced,including several common crystals such as YAG,YVO4,GdVO4 and others.According to the analysis,the exploration and application of new materials and mechanisms is the main development direction for future 1.3μmlaser.