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J M Ramsey¹, W B Whitten

¹Analytical Chemistry Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831, USA.

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Optical feedback using a barium titanate (BaTiO3) phase-conjugate reflector narrowed a dye laser

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Area of Science:

Laser Physics
Nonlinear Optics
Materials Science

Background:

Continuous-wave (cw) ring dye lasers are crucial for spectroscopy and research.
Achieving narrow linewidths in these lasers is essential for high-resolution measurements.
Optical feedback mechanisms can influence laser performance and spectral characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effect of optical feedback from a barium titanate (BaTiO3) passive phase-conjugate reflector on the linewidth of an untuned cw ring dye laser.
To explore potential self-scanning effects induced by this feedback.
To provide a theoretical interpretation of the observed linewidth reduction.

Main Methods:

Utilized a BaTiO3 crystal as a passive phase-conjugate mirror.
Introduced optical feedback from the BaTiO3 reflector into an untuned cw ring dye laser.
Measured the laser linewidth and observed spectral dynamics.

Main Results:

Achieved significant linewidth narrowing of the cw ring dye laser to 1.3 GHz.
Observed self-scanning effects in the laser output.
Demonstrated the effectiveness of BaTiO3 phase-conjugate feedback for laser linewidth reduction.

Conclusions:

Optical feedback from a BaTiO3 passive phase-conjugate reflector is an effective method for narrowing the linewidth of untuned cw ring dye lasers.
The observed linewidth reduction can be explained by spatial hole burning and longitudinal-mode competition within the laser cavity.
Phase-conjugate feedback offers a promising avenue for enhancing the spectral purity of dye lasers.