Title :
Efficient Generation of Tunable CW Single Frequency Green Radiation by Second Harmonic Generation in Periodically-Poled KTiOPO4
Author :
Sun, Z. ; Samanta, G.K. ; Fayaz, G.R. ; Ebrahim-Zadeh, M. ; Canalias, C. ; Pasiskevicius, V. ; Laurell, F.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Photonic Sci., Barcelona
Abstract :
Tunable continuous-wave single-frequency green radiation from 511.9 nm to 517.3 nm has been obtained by single-pass second harmonic generation in periodically poled KTiOPO4 (PPKTP). A maximum output power of 1.2 W was achieved.
Keywords :
laser tuning; optical harmonic generation; potassium compounds; solid lasers; titanium compounds; KTP; continuous-wave radiation; green radiation generation; periodically-poled KTiOPO4; power 1.2 W; second harmonic generation; single frequency green radiation; tunable radiation generation; tunable solid-state lasers; wavelength 511.9 nm to 517.3 nm; Choppers; Frequency conversion; Gratings; Laser excitation; Optical harmonic generation; Power generation; Power measurement; Solid lasers; Temperature; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453029