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 :
Tokai Univ., Hiratsuka
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 :
optical pumping; radiation pressure; semiconductor lasers; annular beam generator; cylindrical lens; laser diode pumped power build-up cavity; mode converter; optical tweezers; Biomedical optical imaging; Diode lasers; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Lenses; Mercury (metals); Optical pumping; Optical resonators; Power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453336