An all-solid-state laser source at 671 nm for cold atom experiments with lithium
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We present an all solid-state narrow linewidth laser source emitting 670mW output power at 671 nm delivered in a diffraction-limited beam. The source is based on a frequency-doubled diode-endpumped ring laser operating on the F 3/2 → I13/2 transition in Nd:YVO4. By using periodically-poled potassium titanyl phosphate (ppKTP) in an external buildup cavity, doubling efficiencies of up to 86% are obtained. Tunability of the source over 100GHz is accomplished. We demonstrate the suitability of this robust frequency-stabilized light source for laser cooling of lithium atoms. Finally a simplified design based on intra-cavity doubling is described and first results are presented.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017