DIODE-PUMPED DYE-LASER ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

被引:26
作者
BENFEY, DP [1 ]
BROWN, DC [1 ]
DAVIS, SJ [1 ]
PIPER, LG [1 ]
FOUTTER, RF [1 ]
机构
[1] PHYS SCI INC,ANDOVER,MA 01810
来源
APPLIED OPTICS | 1992年 / 31卷 / 33期
关键词
DIODE PUMPING; DYE LASERS; VISIBLE LASERS; NEAR-INFRARED LASERS; TUNABLE LASERS;
D O I
10.1364/AO.31.007034
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We investigate the feasibility and perform an analysis of diode pumping organic dye lasers. From a number of candidate laser dyes operating in the visible (red) to near-infrared spectrum, we select two dyes that appear most suited for pumping by commercially available diode lasers. Detailed characterization of these two dyes provides critical laser parameters. A cw dye laser design is analyzed and optimized by using these parameters. Possible extension to pulsed laser operation is also presented.
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页码:7034 / 7041
页数:8
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