Achromatic phase-matching second harmonic generation for a tunable laser
Abstract
An optical system uses a nonlinear optical medium to alter the frequency of a relatively narrow band light source tunable over a plurality of different frequencies using an optical system for passively directing light to the nonlinear medium at a correct phase matching angle. In this manner, the light from the tunable light source can be efficiently frequency-doubled or frequency-tripled without the need of moving parts. An all prism design provides a system of optimal efficiency. 6 figs.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 570442
- Patent Number(s):
- 5710658
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-574,607
- Assignee:
- Sandia Corp., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 20 Jan 1998
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES; LASERS; HARMONIC GENERATION; NONLINEAR OPTICS; OPTICAL SYSTEMS; LASER RADIATION
Citation Formats
Jacobson, A G, Bisson, S, and Trebino, R. Achromatic phase-matching second harmonic generation for a tunable laser. United States: N. p., 1998.
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Jacobson, A G, Bisson, S, & Trebino, R. Achromatic phase-matching second harmonic generation for a tunable laser. United States.
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"Achromatic phase-matching second harmonic generation for a tunable laser". United States.
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