Solid state lasers with Raman frequency conversion

Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) in solid state crystals has become a well-established nonlinear frequency conversion technique with the increasing number of applications. Summary of an experimental investigation of SRS in unique solid state Raman-active materials (BaWO 4, KGW, CaCO 3) is presented...

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Published in:Progress in Quantum Electronics 2004, Vol.28 (2), p.113-143
Main Authors: C̆erný, Pavel, Jelı́nková, Helena, Zverev, Peter G, Basiev, Tasoltan T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
BaWO4 crystal
Raman crystal
Raman frequency conversion
Solid state laser
Stimulated Raman scattering
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Summary:Stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) in solid state crystals has become a well-established nonlinear frequency conversion technique with the increasing number of applications. Summary of an experimental investigation of SRS in unique solid state Raman-active materials (BaWO 4, KGW, CaCO 3) is presented. Examples of picosecond and nanosecond Raman laser development are described in various pump configurations. Comparison of Raman crystal converters is done and best candidate for the solid state Raman laser is shown.
ISSN:0079-6727
1873-1627
DOI:10.1016/j.pquantelec.2003.09.003