Title :
Optical parametric oscillator threshold and linewidth studies
Author :
Brosnan, Stephen J. ; Byer, Robert L.
Author_Institution :
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents a detailed study of the optimum design parameters for the LiNbO3parametric oscillator. Theoretical and experimental studies of the optical parametric oscillator (OPO) threshold parameters and of linewidth control are presented. Consideration is given to practical factors that limit OPO performance such as laser beam quality and crystal damage mechanisms. In addition, stable single axial mode operation is reported.
Keywords :
Lithium materials/devices; Optical parametric oscillators; Laboratories; Laser beams; Laser modes; Laser theory; Nonlinear optics; Optical pumping; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; Oscillators; Physics;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1979.1070027
