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Peak power fluctuations in optical pulse compression

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7014700
This patent describes apparatus for stabilizing the frequency doubled output of a frequency doubler optically connected to a pulse compressor which is optically connected to and driven by a cw mode locked laser source producing laser pulses which are passed through the compressor and from the compressor through the frequency doubler. It comprises: intensity measurement means following the frequency doubler for measuring the intensity of the frequency doubled output and producing an intensity measurement signal related thereto; controller means connected to the intensity measurement means for producing a drive signal in response to the intensity measurement signal; intensity adjustment means connected to the controller means and to the laser source for adjusting the intensity of the laser pulses from the laser source in response to the drive signal.
Assignee:
Spectra-Physics, Inc. San Jose, CA
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4896326
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-152171A
OSTI ID:
7014700
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English