DocumentCode
909152
Title
Tunable optical parametric oscillators
Author
Harris, Stephen E.
Author_Institution
Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.
Volume
57
Issue
12
fYear
1969
Firstpage
2096
Lastpage
2113
Abstract
This paper reviews progress on tunable optical parametric oscillators. Topics considered include: parametric amplification of Gaussian beams: threshold; tuning techniques, spectral output, and stability; saturation and power output; spontaneous parametric emission; nonlinear materials; and far infrared generation.
Keywords
Frequency; Laser tuning; Nonlinear optics; Optical harmonic generation; Optical pumping; Optical refraction; Optical saturation; Oscillators; Stimulated emission; Tunable circuits and devices;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Proceedings of the IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9219
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/PROC.1969.7495
Filename
1449425
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