Comprehensive Evaluation of Tunable Visible Laser Sources. Phase 1
Abstract
We have conducted an evaluation of tunable visible laser sources in the spectral region 0.5-0.6 microns. These included doubled Ti:Sapphire, Ti:YALO, organic dye lasers, and optical parametric oscillators. We conclude that the Ti:Sapphire approach is inefficient in this spectral region, while Ti:YALO cannot be properly evaluated at this time due to a paucity of data. An evaluation of the state-of-the-art in optical parametric oscillators shows that this approach offers the best long-term potential for producing an efficient, compact, all solid-state laser in the visible region. In the near-term, however, the further development of organic dye lasers is warranted given that significant improvements in performance can be obtained by the use of optical phase conjugation and design optimization. Dye lasers, Optical phase conjugation, Ti:Sapphire, Tunable lasers, Visible lasers
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 17, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA284453
Entities
People
- David Benfey
- David C. Brown
- William Gehm