Title :
THz-dual-frequency Yb3+:KGd(WO4)2 laser for continuous wave THz generation through photomixing
Author :
Czarny, R. ; Alouini, M. ; Larat, C. ; Krakowski, M. ; Dolfi, D.
Author_Institution :
Thales Res. & Technol. France, Orsay, France
fDate :
7/22/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A diode-pumped KGd(WO4)2 Yb3+ doped laser has been developed for CW-THz generation. The frequency difference between the two modes is step tunable from DC to 3.1 THz. A maximum total optical output power of 120 mW CW has been obtained with a beat note linewidth narrower than 30 kHz.
Keywords :
gadolinium compounds; laser modes; laser tuning; multiwave mixing; potassium compounds; solid lasers; submillimetre wave lasers; ytterbium; 120 mW; 3.1 THz; CW terahertz dual-frequency generation; KGd(WO4)2:Yb; THz-dual-frequency laser; beat note linewidth; continuous wave THz generation; diode-pumped KGd(WO4)2:Yb3+ doped laser; laser modes; optical output power; photomixing;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:20040597