Title :
A 3.5-mW continuous-wave difference-frequency source around 3 μm for sub-Doppler molecular spectroscopy
Author :
Maddaloni, P. ; Gagliardi, G. ; Malara, P. ; De Natale, P.
Author_Institution :
Ist. Nazionale di Ottica Applicata, Naples, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper, the development of a DFG-based source is reported, emitting between 2.9 and 3.5 μm, with a maximum power for the first time of several mW. Sub-Doppler spectroscopy of methane is carried out.
Keywords :
Doppler measurement; infrared sources; optical frequency conversion; organic compounds; spectrochemical analysis; spectroscopic light sources; 2.9 to 3.5 mum; 3.5 mW; DFG-based source; difference-frequency source; subDoppler molecular spectroscopy; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Laser tuning; Lenses; Optical pumping; Optical saturation; Optical sensors; Probes; Pump lasers; Spectroscopy;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2005. EQEC '05. European
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8973-5
DOI :
10.1109/EQEC.2005.1567359
