Tunable Parametric Oscillators between 1.0 Micrometers - 5.0 Micrometers

Abstract

A general discussion of the practical aspects of continuously tunable parametric down-conversion techniques are discussed. The tuning range of interest is the 1. 0 micrometer spectrum, suggesting the use of the 1.06 micrometer neodymium laser line as a pump. Crystal types, oscillator configurations and design parameters are discussed in a semi-quantitative fashion intended for use by systems engineers and analysts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753347

Entities

People

  • Gregory R. Osche

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandwidth
  • Barium Titanates
  • Birefringence
  • Conversion
  • Converters
  • Electro-Optics
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Converters
  • Frequency Shift
  • Materials
  • New Jersey
  • Optics
  • Piezoceramics
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Repetition Rate

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy