Optical Parametric Generation of Greater Than 30 mJ Signal Energies in PPLN Stacks
Abstract
We report generation of high energy mid-IR pulses by pumping stacks of PPLN crystals with multiple elliptical beams in a single-pass optical parametric generator. Signal energies as high as 33 mJ in 3.5-nsec pulses were achieved with bare (uncoated) PPLN crystals while maintaining excellent beam quality.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA436525
Entities
People
- Kenneth L Schepler
- Mark J. Missey
- Peter E. Powers
- Stephen M. Russel
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory