Tunable Optical Sources.

Abstract

We have successfully completed the study, development and application of a computer controlled Nd:YAG pumped LiNbO3 tunable source. The device has operated reliably for more than one year. It tunes over a 1.4 - 4.0 micron range and operates at resolutions to less than 0.08 per cm at 10 mJ output at 10 pps. We have invented and demonstrated a new optical device, the radial birefringent element. We have invented and demonstrated a computer controlled laser attenuator. During the past year we have developed the theory for a slab configuration laser source. We have successfully demonstrated the slab geometry as applied to Nd:Glass. Work is continuing on the understanding and implementation of this high energy, high repetitional rate Nd:Glass slab laser source. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA093688

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Byer

Organizations

  • Stanford University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Atmospheric Temperature
  • Chemistry
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Diffraction
  • Frequency Combs
  • Geometry
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Resonators
  • Laser Science
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Optics
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy