Ultrashort-pulsed optical parametric oscillator employing Brewster angle prism retroreflectors

We demonstrate a synchronously-pumped optical parametric oscillator (OPO) cavity in which traditional dielectric mirrors are replaced by all-planar Brewster angle prism retroreflectors, also known as Pellin-Broca prisms. Exploiting total internal reflection, these prisms form a cavity supporting >...

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Published inOptics express Vol. 29; no. 23; p. 37013
Main Authors Hunter, Diana E., McCracken, Richard A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.11.2021
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Summary:We demonstrate a synchronously-pumped optical parametric oscillator (OPO) cavity in which traditional dielectric mirrors are replaced by all-planar Brewster angle prism retroreflectors, also known as Pellin-Broca prisms. Exploiting total internal reflection, these prisms form a cavity supporting >350-fs chirped signal pulses that were externally compressible to sub-150-fs durations. This simple architecture produces wavelengths tuneable across 1100 − 1350 nm, suitable for basic multi-photon applications.
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ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/OE.432174