Title :
Simultaneous optical parametric oscillation and sum-frequency generation within a single crystal for converting 1064 nm into 627 nm
Author :
Figen, Z. Gürkan ; Aytür, Orhan
Author_Institution :
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey gurkan@ee.bilkent.edu.tr
Abstract :
We report a 1064-nm pumped optical parametric oscillator based on a single KTiOAsO4crystal that simultaneously generates the sum frequency of the pump and signal wavelengths, providing a 627 nm output with a high conversion efficiency.
Keywords :
KTA; Q-switched Nd:YAG laser; optical parametric oscillator; simultaneous phase matching; sum-frequency generation; wavelength conversion; Biomedical optical imaging; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Mirrors; Nonlinear optics; Optical frequency conversion; Polarization; Pump lasers; Signal generators; Wavelength conversion; KTA; Q-switched Nd:YAG laser; optical parametric oscillator; simultaneous phase matching; sum-frequency generation; wavelength conversion;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2005. Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9242-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2005.1569844
