Title :
Fine frequency tuning and ±3 MHz frequency stabilisation of a nanosecond mid-infrared doubly resonant optical parametric oscillator
Author :
Berrou, A. ; Raybaut, M. ; Godard, A. ; Lefebvre, M.
Author_Institution :
ONERA-the French Aerosp. Lab., Palaiseau
Abstract :
We demonstrate 100 GHz continuous tuning and plusmn3 MHz frequency stabilization of the signal radiation delivered by an entangled cavity nanosecond OPO while the frequency fluctuation of the pump radiation is larger than 500 MHz.
Keywords :
frequency stability; high-speed optical techniques; optical parametric oscillators; optical pumping; optical tuning; entangled cavity; frequency 100 GHz; frequency stabilisation; frequency tuning; nanosecond OPO; optical parametric oscillator; pump radiation; Fluctuations; Frequency conversion; Laser tuning; Mirrors; Nonlinear optics; Optical pumping; Optical tuning; Oscillators; Resonance; Stimulated emission; (190.1900) Diagnostic applications of nonlinear optics; (190.4970) Parametric oscillators and amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
