Comparison of a numerical model with measured performance of a seeded, nanosecond KTP optical parametric oscillator

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1995 · Journal of the Optical Society of America, Part B: Optical Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.12.002253· OSTI ID:147759

Smith, A V; Alford, W J; Raymond, T D ^[1]; Bowers, M S ^[2]

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1. Laser, Optics, and Remote Sensing Department, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185-0601 (United States)
2. Aculight Corporation, 40 Lake Bellevue, Suite 100, Bellevue, Washington 98005 (United States)

We have constructed a numerical model of seeded optical parametric oscillators that is appropriate for nanosecond or longer pulsed operation. We have also experimentally characterized the performance of a KTP ring optical parametric oscillator. We present a description of the model and show that its predictions agree well with the observed oscillator performance. We compare spatial beam quality, spectra, efficiency, and full-beam and spatially resolved temporal profiles. Backconversion of signal and idler light to pump is found to affect all the aspects of performance. {copyright} {ital 1995} {ital Optical} {ital Society} {ital of} {ital America}.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• OSTI ID: 147759
• Journal Information: Journal of the Optical Society of America, Part B: Optical Physics, Vol. 12, Issue 11; Other Information: PBD: Nov 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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