Title :
Raman lasers using low birefringence synthetic diamond: Material characterisation, device design, and an initial demonstration
Author :
Lubeigt, Walter ; Millar, Patricia ; Kemp, Alan J. ; Hastie, Jennifer E. ; Dawson, Martin D. ; Burns, David
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Photonics, Univ. of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
Intracavity Raman lasers are a simple means to shift the frequency of solid-state lasers. The authors report on the use of new low birefringence diamond to address this issue in conventional lasers and its subsequent use in a CW Raman laser.
Keywords :
Raman lasers; birefringence; diamond; laser cavity resonators; solid lasers; intracavity Raman lasers; solid-state lasers; synthetic diamond; Birefringence; Laser modes; Lasers and electrooptics; Optical design; Optical materials; Power generation; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission; Thermal conductivity;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics 2009 and the European Quantum Electronics Conference. CLEO Europe - EQEC 2009. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4079-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4080-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE-EQEC.2009.5196593
