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Picosecond intracavity optical parametric oscillator.

U J Greiner, H H Klingenberg

    Optics Letters
    |January 1, 1997
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    Researchers developed a new method for generating picosecond laser pulses at 1.57 micrometers using an intracavity optical parametric oscillator. This technique achieved 120-mW average power at a 2.5 kHz repetition rate.

    Area of Science:

    • Photonics and Laser Technology
    • Nonlinear Optics

    Background:

    • Picosecond pulse generation is crucial for various applications in spectroscopy and material processing.
    • Existing methods for generating picosecond pulses at 1.57 micrometers often face limitations in power and repetition rate.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel technique for generating high-power picosecond pulses at 1.57 micrometers.
    • To demonstrate the capability of an intracavity optical parametric oscillator for efficient pulse generation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing an intracavity optical parametric oscillator (OPO) setup.
    • Optimizing OPO parameters to achieve desired pulse characteristics at 1.57 micrometers.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully generated picosecond pulses at a wavelength of 1.57 micrometers.

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  • Achieved an average output power of up to 120 milliwatts (mW).
  • Demonstrated operation at a repetition rate of 2.5 kilohertz (kHz).

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed intracavity OPO technique offers an effective solution for generating high-power picosecond pulses at 1.57 micrometers.
    • This advancement opens possibilities for new applications requiring specific pulse durations and wavelengths.