title: Diode-pumped dye laser analysis and design.
abstract: We investigate the feasibility and perform an analysis of diode pumping organic dye lasers. From a number of candidate laser dyes operating in the visible (red) to near-infrared spectrum, we select two dyes that appear most suited for pumpingby commercially available diode lasers. Detailed characterization of these two dyes provides critical laser parameters. A cw dye laser design is analyzed and optimized by using these parameters. Possible extension to pulsed laser operation is also presented.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Benfey
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Piper
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Foutter