Title :
Frequency tuning of microchip lasers using pump-power modulation
Author :
Zayhowski, J.J. ; Keszenheimer, J.A.
Author_Institution :
Lincoln Lab., MIT, Lexington, MA, USA
fDate :
4/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Pump-power modulation can be an effective means to change the output frequency of microchip lasers. The frequency response of the microchip laser to pump-power modulation is derived in closed form. The theoretical result is in excellent agreement with experiment
Keywords :
frequency response; laser theory; laser tuning; optical modulation; optical pumping; solid lasers; diode-pumped solid state lasers; frequency response; laser frequency tuning; microchip lasers; output frequency; pump-power modulation; Frequency; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Laser transitions; Laser tuning; Microchip lasers; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Thermal conductivity;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
