Vol. 24, issue 10, article # 11

Kolker D. B., Pustovalova R. V., Starikova M. K., Karapuzikov A. I., Karapuzikov A. A., Kuznetsov O. M., Kistenev Yu. V. Optical parametrical oscillator within 2.4-4.3 m pumped by compact nanosecond Nd:YAG laser. // Optika Atmosfery i Okeana. 2011. V. 24. No. 10. P. 910-914 [in Russian].
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Abstract:

Optical parametrical oscillator, based on periodical polarized structure MgO:PPLN, is developed. Compact nanosecond Nd:YAG laser at 1.053mm has been used as a pumping source. Pulse duration is 5-7 nanoseconds at maximum pulse energy of 300mJ (1000-5000 Hz). The OPO threshold is 22mJ at 3 mm and 48mJ at 4.3 m. An optical-to-optical conversion efficiency varies within of 4-12.5% from incident pump power to the idler output.

Keywords:

atmosphere gas analysis, parametric oscillator, nonlinear optical crystals