A simple scalable solid-state 589nm laser guide star source based on optical parametric amplifiers

Vesselin Kolev*, Malte Duering, Barry Luther-Davies

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    Abstract

    We describe a new method for producing high power coherent light at 589nm based on a scalable, passively mode-locked, Nd:YVO4 laser and a seeded optical parametric amplifier. Average powers of 4.6W at 589nm have been produced.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2007
    EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007 - Baltimore, MD, United States
    Duration: 6 May 200711 May 2007

    Publication series

    NameConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007

    Conference

    ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007, CLEO 2007
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityBaltimore, MD
    Period6/05/0711/05/07

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