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Tunable single-frequency ultraviolet generation from a continuous-wave Ti : sapphire laser with an intracavity PPLN frequency doubler
We report a single-longitudinal-mode continuous-wave Ti : sapphire ring laser that is intracavity frequency doubled in periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN). Using a multi-grating PPLN crystal, the second ...
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Efficient, single frequency, high repetition rate, PPLN OPO pumped by a prelase Q-switched diode-pumped Nd:YAG laser
Single axial mode operation (<200 MHz optical bandwidth) of a high repetition rate periodically poled lithium niobate optical parametric oscillator (OPO) has been obtained at signal wavelengths between 1.46 μm...
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Efficient, kHz repetition rate, gain-switched Cr:forsterite laser
We have developed a gain-switched room-temperature Cr:forsterite laser operating at repetition rates of between 1 and 34 kHz, and pumped by a continuous wave, Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. With optimised output cou...
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Efficient distributed feedback solid state dye laser with a dynamic grating
We present the first operation of a distributed feedback solid state dye laser with a dynamic, pump-induced grating. Broadly tunable, narrow band operation in the region of 616 nm (604–649 nm) has been demonst...
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Tunable yellow–green laser based on second harmonic generation of LiF:F−2 in KTP
A yellow–green solid-state laser source based on frequency- doubling of a room temperature LiF:F−2 laser in KTP is reported. Second harmonic generation of free-running and prism-tuned pulsed lasers has been ch...
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Efficient laser operation of heavily doped Cr4+:forsterite
Pulsed laser operation of a new high Cr4+ concentration forsterite crystal is reported. Slope efficiencies of 13% and 5% have been obtained for 1064 and 532nm pum**. Results are compared with the performance...