Title :
Intra-cavity frequency tripling in actively Q-switched ceramic Nd:YAG micro-laser
Author :
Tojo, K. ; Ishigaki, N. ; Kadoya, A. ; Watanabe, K. ; Tokuda, K. ; Ido, Y. ; Taira, T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Consumer & Opt. Products, Shimadzu Corp., Atsugi
Abstract :
A compact UV-light source for MALDI/TOFMS based on an intra-cavity frequency tripled, actively Q-switched ceramic Nd:YAG micro-laser, with more than 55 muJ pulse-energy and less than 5 ns pulse-width up to 6 kHz repetition, has been demonstrated.
Keywords :
Q-switching; ceramics; microcavity lasers; neodymium; optical harmonic generation; YAG:Nd; actively Q switched ceramic; energy 55 muJ; intracavity frequency tripling; microlaser; pulse energy; Ceramics; Fiber lasers; Frequency; Laser excitation; Nonlinear optics; Optical harmonic generation; Optical mixing; Optical pulse generation; Optical resonators; Pump lasers; (140.3480) Lasers, diode-pumped; (140.3540) Lasers, Q-switched; (190.2620) Harmonic generation and mixing;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
