Title :
2D Nd:MgO:PPLN for simultaneous laser generation, Q-switching, and optical parametric oscillation
Author :
Chang, W.K. ; Chen, C.Y. ; Hsu, N. ; Chang, J.W. ; Chen, Yen-Hung
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Opt. & Photonics, Nat. Central Univ., Jhongli, Taiwan
Abstract :
We report a tunable, internal-Q-switched self-frequency-conversion laser based on a 2D Nd:MgO:PPLN integrating device functionalities of laser and optical-parametric gain media and an EO Q-switch. >;350-W eye-safe light was obtained with this system.
Keywords :
Q-switching; electro-optical switches; laser tuning; lithium compounds; magnesium compounds; neodymium; optical frequency conversion; optical materials; optical parametric oscillators; solid lasers; 2D Nd:MgO:PPLN; LiNbO3:MgO,Nd; Q-switching; laser tuning; optical parametric gain media; optical parametric oscillation; self-frequency-conversion; simultaneous laser generation; Laser tuning; Lithium niobate; Nonlinear optics; Oscillators; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
