Wavelength tunable single-frequency Cr:ZnSe laser

Qing Wang*, Congcong Liu, Lei Qi, Yalan Wang, Chunqing Gao

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Abstract

We demonstrate a wavelength tunable continuous wave single-frequency Cr:ZnSe laser based on a self-seeded ring cavity configuration in this paper. The laser system is based on anti-coated Cr:ZnSe crystal which has a length of 6 mm and a low signal transmission of 15% (at 1908nm). Unidirectional operation of Cr:ZnSe laser is obtained by using a retro-reflecting device which can retro reflect a self-seed laser back into the ring cavity. The transmission of the output coupler is also optimized to get unidirectional operation. With three different birefringent filters inserting in the cavity, single-frequency operation with narrow linewidth is obtained. By rotating the angle of the birefringent filters, the laser's wavelength under single-frequency operation could be continuously tuned from 2338 nm to 2572 nm. The tuning range is over 200 nm. The maximum single-frequency output power is 0.92 W at wavelength of 2357 nm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationAdvanced Laser Technology and Applications
EditorsZhiyi Wei, Chunqing Gao, Pu Wang, Franz X. Kartner, Franz X. Kartner, Stefan A. Weber
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510636521
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event2019 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Advanced Laser Technology and Applications - Beijing, China
Duration: 26 Oct 201928 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume11437
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference2019 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Advanced Laser Technology and Applications
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period26/10/1928/10/19

Keywords

  • Birefringent filters
  • Cr:ZnSe
  • Ring cavity
  • Self-seed
  • Single-frequency

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