Comprehensive Study of Diode-Pumped Dye Lasers. Phase 1

Abstract

This report covers progress since the second periodic report of May 31, 1991 through completion. Previously in this program, two laser dyes were selected as candidates for diode pumping. These were a visible dye, LD-800, and a near infrared (NIR) dye, IR-26. Under a subcontract to Physical Sciences, Inc. (PSI), these two dyes were characterized to provide critical parameters necessary for laser design/optimization. Having completed these characterization experiments, we have achieved Technical Objective 3 of the proposed program, having analyzed and optimized the design of the two dye lasers. These analyses are presented in detail in this report. To summarize our results, it appears quite feasible to produce both CW and pulsed diode-pumped dye lasers using currently available components and technology. Dye lasers, Diode-pumped lasers, CW lasers, LD-800 dye, IR-26 dye

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 26, 1991
Accession Number
ADA284454

Entities

People

  • David Benfey
  • David C. Brown

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Detectors
  • Dye Lasers
  • Frequency Combs
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Dyes
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Liquid Dye Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Optical Properties
  • Quantum Yields
  • Semiconductors
  • Spectra
  • Yag Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy