Tuning extension of a Difference-Frequency generation up to 100 nm using V-shaped external-cavity for the pump laser

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In this research, tunability of a commercial diode laser has extended to about more than ± 11 nm using a V-shaped external-cavity fabricated around the laser. Although under normal condition it can be tuned up to about ± 4 nm just by changing its temperature and injection current. Such modified diode laser has then used in a difference-frequency generation (DFG) experimental setup as pump source in order to continuous tuning of the generated DFG spectrum up to about ± 100 nm from 4.76 m to 4.85 m in the mid-infrared region. An AgGaS2 crystal is used as nonlinear medium.

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volume 7  issue None

pages  41- 45

publication date 2013-06

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