Second-harmonic generation of a continuous-wave diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser using and externally resonant cavity

Journal Article · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1987 · Opt. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.12.001014· OSTI ID:5658326

Kozlovsky, W J; Nabors, C D; Byer, R L

We report 13% second-harmonic conversion efficiency of a 15-mW, cw, diode-laser-pumped Nd:YAG oscillator. 2 mW of single-axial-mode 532-mm radiation was generated by externally resonant second-harmonic generation in a monolithic MgO:LiNbO/sub 3/ nonlinear crystal cavity. The measured finesse of 450 for the monolithic external cavity indicated that absorption and scatter losses in the doubler were less than 0.8%.

• Research Organization: Edward L. Ginzton Laboratory, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305
• OSTI ID: 5658326
• Journal Information: Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 12:12; ISSN OPLED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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