Title :
A coherent spectrophotometer for optical characterization
Author :
Balachninaite, O. ; Bingelyte, V. ; Grigonis, R. ; Sirutkaitis, Valdas
Author_Institution :
Laser Res. Center, Vilnius Univ., Lithuania
Abstract :
Summary from only given. We describe a coherent spectrophotometer based on optical parametric oscillators (OPO´s) for optical-coating and optical component characterization in the spectral range 420-4500 nm. The characterization includes measurements of reflectance and transmittance, absorption losses, and laser-induced damage thresholds. Our spectrophotometer laser/OPO radiation source configuration is illustrated.
Keywords :
measurement by laser beam; optical elements; optical films; optical parametric oscillators; optical testing; spectrophotometers; spectroscopic light sources; 420 to 4500 nm; absorption losses; coherent spectrophotometer; laser-induced damage; optical component characterization; optical parametric oscillators; optical testing; optical-coating; reflectance; spectral range; spectrophotometer laser/OPO radiation source configuration; transmittance; Absorption; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Nonlinear optics; Optical devices; Optical harmonic generation; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Pulse amplifiers; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2002. CLEO '02. Technical Digest. Summaries of Papers Presented at the
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-706-7
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2002.1034023
