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Intracavity second-harmonic generation in continuous-wave dye lasers

Journal Article · · IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States)
Second-harmonic generation of dye-laser radiation by means of an intracavity nonlinear element is analyzed. Crystal absorption with its associated thermal-phase mismatching effect and excited-state absorption in the dye are included. Optimum conversion is found to be dependent upon correct choice of crystal length and differs significantly from previous analyses. A rhodamine 6G, ADA combination is analyzed for a range of dye pumping powers, crystal absorptions, and linear losses from the cavity.
Research Organization:
Univ. of St. Andrews, Scotland
OSTI ID:
5217156
Journal Information:
IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE J. Quant. Electron.; (United States) Vol. QE-13:9; ISSN IEJQA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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