Sub-Watt Femtosecond Laser Source with the Spectrum Spanning 3–8 μm

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Authors

Viktor Smolski · Southeast Career Technical Academy

Sergey Vasilyev · Southeast Career Technical Academy

Igor Moskalev · Southeast Tech

Mike Mirov · Southeast Career Technical Academy

Andrey Muraviev

Sergey Mirov · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Konstantin L. Vodopyanov

Valentin Gapontsev

Abstract

We demonstrate an approach to a middle-IR frequency comb generator, which uniquely combines Watt-level power, exceptionally broad spectrum and small footprint. The source is based on an OP-GaAs OPO synchronously pumped by a Cr:ZnS femtosecond MOPA.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications Solid State Laser Technologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Volume 6, pp. AM4A.6-AM4A.6

DOI: 10.1364/assl.2017.am4a.6

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