Title :
Intracavity second-harmonic generation in continuous-wave dye lasers
Author :
Ferguson, Allister I. ; Dunn, Malcolm H.
Author_Institution :
University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
fDate :
9/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Second-harmonic generation of dye-laser radiation by means of an intracavity nonlinear element is analyzed. Crystal absorption with its associated thermal-phase mismatching effect and excited-state absorption in the dye are included. Optimum conversion is found to be dependent upon correct choice of crystal length and differs significantly from previous analyses. A rhodamine 6G, ADA combination is analyzed for a range of dye pumping powers, crystal absorptions, and linear losses from the cavity.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic wave absorption; Frequency conversion; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Optical coupling; Physics; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Refractive index; Tunable circuits and devices;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1977.1069634
