title: Tunable visible solid-state lasers based on second-harmonic generation of LiF:F(2) in potassium titanyl phosphate.
abstract: A new broadly tunable visible solid-state laser is reported. Wavelengths between 550 and 610 nm are generated by intracavity frequency doubling of tuned and free-running room-temperature pulsed LiF:F(2)(-) lasers in potassium titanyl phosphate. Second-harmonic energy of 1.3 mJ has been achieved, corresponding to a fundamental-to-second-harmonic conversion efficiency of 20%. Operation is optimized with respect to LiF:F(2)(-) laser parameters.
authors: S M
authors: SM
authors: Giffin
authors: I T
authors: IT
authors: McKinnie
authors: V V
authors: VV
authors: Ter-Mikirtychev