A Tunable Solid State Laser with High Wavelength Selectivity Over a Preselected Wavelength Range.
Abstract
A tunable solid state laser for producing a laser emission at any desired low or high laser gain transition in a predetermined range of wavelengths is disclosed. The tunable solid state laser comprises: a laser cavity defined by a first reflective element and an output coupler reflective element to form a reflective path therebetween; a laser crystal disposed in the laser cavity; means for optically exciting the laser crystal to produce a laser emission in the predetermined range of wavelengths; a tunable element disposed in the laser cavity between the laser crystal and one of the reflective elements for tuning the laser emission to any desired laser transition in the predetermined range of wavelengths; and a plurality of optical plates oriented at Brewster's angle in the reflective path in the laser cavity for suppressing oscillation of undesired wavelengths within the laser cavity, the optical plates being transparent to the laser emission over the predetermined range of wavelengths.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 12, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADD015055
Entities
People
- Gregory J. Quarles
- Joseph F. Pinto
- Leon Esterowitz
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy