1.1-W single-frequency 532-nm radiation by second-harmonic generation of a miniature Nd:YAG ring laser

A compact and efficient source of cw single-frequency radiation at 532 nm with excellent long-term stability has been realized by external frequency doubling of a diode-pumped miniature Nd:YAG ring laser. With a semimonolithic MgO:LiNbO(3) resonator an optical-to-optical conversion efficiency of 89%...

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Published in:Optics letters 1996-12, Vol.21 (24), p.1999-2001
Main Authors: Schneider, K, Schiller, S, Mlynek, J, Bode, M, Freitag, I
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Language:English
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Summary:A compact and efficient source of cw single-frequency radiation at 532 nm with excellent long-term stability has been realized by external frequency doubling of a diode-pumped miniature Nd:YAG ring laser. With a semimonolithic MgO:LiNbO(3) resonator an optical-to-optical conversion efficiency of 89% from 1064 to 532 nm at an output power of 1.1 W was achieved, with a wall plug efficiency of 9%. This system represents an ideal pump source for narrow-linewidth cw optical parametric oscillators with good frequency stability.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/ol.21.001999