Grazing-incidence periodically poled LiNbO3 optical parametric oscillator
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The design and operation of a pulsed quasi-phase-matched periodically poled lithium niobate optical parametric oscillator in the grazing incidence configuration are described. A narrow bandwidth of 0.3 cm21 is demonstrated over most of the full tuning range of the device. Broad and rapid scanning has been achieved by rotation of a single mirror. Long-term stable operation and a pump-to-signal power efficiency of 46% are shown to be possible. Methods to improve the bandwidth are discussed. © 1999 Optical Society of America [S0740-3224(99)03211-7] OCIS codes: 140.3600, 140.3070, 190.2620, 190.4410, 190.4970, 230.4720.
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تاریخ انتشار 1999