Continuous-wave diode-laser injection-seeded {beta}-barium borate optical parametric oscillator: a reliable source for spectroscopic studies
- Office National d`Etudes et de Recherches Aerospatiales, B.P. 72, Chatillon Cedex (France)
A {beta}-barium borate optical parametric oscillator pumped by the third harmonic of a pulsed Nd:YAG laser and seeded by a cw diode laser is described. It operates on a single longitudinal mode of its cavity, with a linewidth lower than 500 MHz (0.017 cm{sup {minus}1}). The conversion efficiency of the device is as great as 20% on signal output alone. The seeded tuning range is limited by the diode`s tunability.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 165156
- Journal Information:
- Optics Letters, Journal Name: Optics Letters Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 20; ISSN OPLEDP; ISSN 0146-9592
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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