Compact Mid-Infrared Source. Phase 1.
Abstract
This effort successfully demonstrated a high power periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN) optical parametric oscillator (OPO) operating in the mid-infrared region of the spectrum. Highlighted experimental results are: (1) generation of 600 mW of 3.5 micron radiation (from 5.8 W pump); (2) generation of 2 W of 1.54 micron radiation (5.8 W pump); (3) operation at repetition rates of 5 - 32 kHz; (4) tuning over 2.7 to 4.8 micron (idler) and 1.35 - 1.66 micron (signal); and (5) expanding our PPLN fabrication capabilities by poling full 3" diameter wafers, and poling 0.75 mm and 1.0 mm thick crystals. This work clearly demonstrates that PPLN OPOs are capable of generating high repetition rate mid-infrared radiation at Watt power levels.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 20, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA304709
Entities
People
- Walter R. Bosenberg