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Polychromatic optical parametric generation by simultaneous phase matching over a large spectral bandwidth.

J Wang, M H Dunn, C F Rae

    Optics Letters
    |June 1, 1997
    PubMed
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    Broad spectral bandwidths exceeding 100 nm were generated using a novel noncollinear phase-matching geometry in a beta-barium borate optical parametric oscillator. This method offers tunable bandwidths for advanced laser applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nonlinear Optics
    • Laser Physics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Broad spectral bandwidth generation is crucial for various spectroscopic and photonic applications.
    • Optical parametric oscillators (OPOs) are key devices for generating tunable laser light.
    • Achieving wide bandwidths often requires sophisticated phase-matching techniques.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report the parametric generation of broad spectral bandwidths.
    • To demonstrate a novel noncollinear phase-matching geometry for enhanced bandwidth generation.
    • To explore dispersive cavity tuning for tunable bandwidths.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a beta-barium borate (BBO) optical parametric oscillator.
    • Employed a novel, noncollinear phase-matching geometry.

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  • Pumped the OPO with a Q-switched, frequency-tripled Nd:YAG laser.
  • Implemented dispersive cavity tuning with a Littrow-mounted grating.

    • Main Results:

    • Generated greater than 100-nm simultaneous bandwidth in the visible spectrum.
    • Achieved a collimated signal beam with the novel geometry.
    • Demonstrated a tunable bandwidth exceeding 100 nm using dispersive cavity tuning.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel noncollinear phase-matching geometry enables significant spectral bandwidth generation in OPOs.
    • Dispersive cavity tuning provides a method for achieving tunable broad bandwidths.
    • This work advances the capabilities of optical parametric oscillators for diverse applications.