Title :
Characterization of a Novel Yb:YLF Laser for Optical Frequency Metrology
Author :
Pesatori, A. ; Norgia, M. ; Svelto, C. ; Coluccelli, N. ; Galzerano, G. ; Di Lieto, A. ; Tonelli, M. ; Laporta, P.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. Elettron. e Inf., Politec. di Milano, Milan
Abstract :
In this work a longitudinally pumped, widely tunable, solid state Yb:YLF laser was developed with special design for applications to optical frequency metrology, LIDAR measurements in the atmosphere and for absolute frequency stabilization. The YLF crystalline host, combined with efficient diode pumping, allows for wide wavelength tunability at around 1.03 mum. The novel laser source is being thoroughly characterized in terms of output power, spatial beam quality, single frequency output, and wavelength tunability.
Keywords :
measurement by laser beam; LIDAR measurements; YLF crystalline host; absolute frequency stabilization; diode pumping; longitudinally pumped laser; optical frequency metrology; solid state Yb:YLF laser; widely tunable laser; Frequency; Laser excitation; Laser stability; Metrology; Optical design; Optical pumping; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Solid state circuits; Tunable circuits and devices; frequency standard; laser characterization; optical measurements; optical metrology;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, 2008. IMTC 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1540-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1091-5281
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547362
