Achromatic phase-matching second harmonic generation for a tunable laser

Patent · Tue Jan 20 00:00:00 EST 1998

OSTI ID:871336

Jacobson, Alexander Gerson ^[1]; Bisson, Scott ^[2]; Trebino, Rick ^[2]

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1. Danville, CA
2. Livermore, CA

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.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000
• Assignee: Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
• Patent Number(s): US 5710658
• OSTI ID: 871336
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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