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Applied Optics
|March 12, 2010
Summary
A new computer-controlled ultraviolet (UV) laser spectrometer was developed. This tunable system offers broadband and narrowband UV outputs for diverse spectroscopic applications.
Area of Science:
- Spectroscopy
- Laser Physics
- Quantum Optics
Background:
- Spectroscopic analysis requires precise wavelength control.
- Ultraviolet (UV) light sources are crucial for many scientific applications.
- Tunable laser systems offer flexibility in wavelength selection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel tunable computer-controlled UV laser spectrometer.
- To detail the system's capabilities for generating broadband and narrowband UV outputs.
- To highlight the spectrometer's wide tunability range.
Main Methods:
- Utilized intracavity second harmonic generation.
- Employed a continuous-wave (cw) ring dye laser.
- Integrated computer control for precise tunability.
Main Results:
- Achieved broadband (~100-GHz) UV outputs up to 30 mW.
- Generated narrowband (~100-MHz) single-mode UV outputs up to 10 mW.
- Demonstrated continuous tunability over 3200 GHz intervals.
Conclusions:
- The developed spectrometer provides versatile UV light generation.
- The system's tunability and power output are suitable for advanced spectroscopic studies.
- This technology advances capabilities in UV spectroscopy.
