A frequency-agile terahertz-wave parametric oscillator.
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چکیده
We demonstrated a pulse-to-pulse frequency-tunable LiNbO3 terahertz-wave parametric oscillator, pumped with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. Rapid tuning from 1 to 2 THz, with random frequency accessibility, was achieved by rotating the pump beam angle using an optical beam scanner and a telescope.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Optics express
دوره 8 13 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001