Title :
A compact annular beam generator based on a laser diode pumped power build-up cavity for optical tweezers
Author :
Sato, J. ; Endo, M. ; Yamaguchi, S. ; Nanri, K. ; Fujioka, T.
Author_Institution :
Department of Physics, School of Science, Tokai University, 1117 Kitakaname, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, 259-1292, Japan
Abstract :
We report on a novel, very simple mode selective annular beam generator with a laser diode pumped power build-up cavity and cylindrical lens based mode converter. The system can readily be available for optical tweezers.
Keywords :
Biomedical optical imaging; Diode lasers; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Lenses; Mercury (metals); Optical pumping; Optical resonators; Power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431113
