Title :
Tuning of a spectrally narrowed Ti3+:sapphire laser by electro-optic modulation
Author :
Vasa, Nilesh J. ; Fujiwara, Makoto ; Yokoyama, Shigem ; Uchiumi, Michihiro ; Maeda, Mitsuo
Author_Institution :
Interdisciplinary Graduate Sch. of Eng. Sci., Kyushu Univ., Kasugai, Japan
Abstract :
A wavelength modulation method for tuning a self-injection-seeded Ti3+:sapphire laser is reported that uses an electro-optic beam deflection technique. This approach can allow a fast and stable electronic wavelength switching without involving any mechanical movement.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; laser stability; laser tuning; optical wavelength conversion; solid lasers; spectral line narrowing; titanium; Al2O3:Ti; Ti3+:sapphire laser; electro-optic beam deflection; electro-optic modulation; electronic wavelength switching; laser tuning; self-injection-seeded laser; spectral narrowing; wavelength modulation; Electrooptic modulators; Laser beams; Laser feedback; Laser theory; Laser tuning; Lasers and electrooptics; Optical feedback; Optical filters; Pump lasers; Tunable circuits and devices;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2003. The 5th Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7766-4
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2003.1277038
