Optical Conversion Processes
Abstract
The overall goal of this experimental program is to identify scalable techniques that efficiently convert existing high power UV lasers to lasers operating at longer wavelengths in the visible. Two nonlinear optical conversion techniques that we have considered are: stimulated Raman and parametric conversion involving the KrF laser (248 nm). The objective of this contract is to suggest likely acceptor atoms for each technique which will thereby allow us to evaluate some of the key technical issues involved. These include: the production of acceptor candidates in the gas phase (typically refractory metals) , the volumetric removal of the lower laser level in the stimulated Raman approach to prevent 'bottle necking' and allow recycling of the atoms during the laser pulse, and the consideration of overall system efficiency and scalability to high power.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA049583
Entities
People
- Daniel W. Trainor
- S. A. Mani