Applications of high average power nonlinear optics

Conference · Mon Feb 05 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:224968

Velsko, S P; Krupke, W F

Nonlinear optical frequency convertors (harmonic generators and optical parametric oscillators are reviewed with an emphasis on high average power performance and limitations. NLO materials issues and NLO device designs are discussed in reference to several emerging scientific, military and industrial commercial applications requiring {approx} 100 watt average power level in the visible and infrared spectral regions. Research efforts required to enable practical {approx} 100 watt class NLO based laser systems are identified.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 224968
• Report Number(s): UCRL-JC-123041; CONF-960163-10; ON: DE96007601; TRN: 96:012146
• Resource Relation: Conference: Photonics West `96: conference on quantum well and superlattice physics VI, San Jose, CA (United States), 27 Jan - 2 Feb 1996; Other Information: PBD: 5 Feb 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
FREQUENCY CONVERTERS
USES
EVALUATION
OPTICAL RADAR
LASER MATERIALS
MILITARY EQUIPMENT
WAVELENGTHS
INFRARED RADIATION
VISIBLE RADIATION
POWER
POWER RANGE 10-100 W
PARAMETRIC AMPLIFIERS
HARMONIC GENERATION
NONLINEAR OPTICS
TEMPERATURE GRADIENTS