Highly efficient mid-infrared difference-frequency generation using synchronously pulsed fiber lasers
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Author(s)
Murray, RT
Runcorn, TH
Kelleher, EJR
Taylor, JR
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
We report the development of a high average power, picosecond-pulse, mid-infrared source based on difference-frequency generation (DFG) of two synchronous master oscillator power fiber amplifier systems. The generated idler can be tuned over the range 3.28–3.45 μm delivering greater than 3.4 W of average power, with a maximum pump to total DFG power conversion efficiency of 78%. The benefits of a synchronously pumped scheme, compared to CW seeding of DFG sources, are discussed.
Date Issued
2016-05-17
Date Acceptance
2016-04-11
Citation
Optics Letters, 2016, 41 (11), pp.2446-2449
ISSN
1539-4794
Publisher
Optical Society of America
Start Page
2446
End Page
2449
Journal / Book Title
Optics Letters
Volume
41
Issue
11
Copyright Statement
Published by The Optical Society under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Further distribution of this work must maintain attribution to the author(s) and the published article's title, journal citation, and DOI.
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Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
Royal Academy Of Engineering
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Grant Number
EP/K503733/1
RF/115
EP/N009452/1
Subjects
Optics
0205 Optical Physics
0206 Quantum Physics
0906 Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Publication Status
Published