Frequency conversion via stimulated Raman scattering
Abstract
The use of stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) for frequency conversion is discussed with reference to Raman shifted Nd:YAG and Nd:YAG pumped dye laser sources. It is shown that a single SRS cell with H2 gas allows convenient generation of tunable wavelengths from less than 200 nm to greater than 2 microns. Recent advances, including the use of SRS at 10 microns in the infrared, the development of a multiple pass cell to enhance the Raman gain, and the use of four-wave mixing to reduce the Raman gain required for efficient conversion, are briefly reviewed.
- Publication:
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Electro-Optics/Laser 79 Conference and Exposition
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979eol..conf...93B
- Keywords:
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- Dye Lasers;
- Frequency Converters;
- Light Scattering;
- Raman Spectra;
- Tunable Lasers;
- Energy Conversion Efficiency;
- Infrared Lasers;
- Laser Pumping;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Power Gain;
- Signal Mixing;
- Yag Lasers;
- Lasers and Masers