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Versatile high-throughput filter for altering the spectrum of multiple-frequency lasers
1Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, University of California, P.O Box 1663, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545, USA.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|March 1, 1980
Summary
This new device selectively filters laser frequencies without losing power or optical quality. It
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Laser Technology
Background:
- Multiple-frequency lasers are crucial for advanced applications.
- Existing filtering methods can reduce laser power and beam quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel device for selective frequency filtering in multiple-frequency lasers.
- To maintain high power and optical quality in the filtered laser beam.
Main Methods:
- A device was designed to isolate specific frequencies from a multi-frequency laser.
- The device's performance was evaluated based on power retention and beam quality.
Main Results:
- The device successfully filtered desired frequency subsets.
- Substantial reduction in power and optical quality of the remaining beam was avoided.
Conclusions:
- The developed device offers efficient frequency selection for multiple-frequency lasers.
- This technology is beneficial for applications like laser photochemistry and media probing.
