H01S3/117

LASER PULSE SEQUENCE ENERGY CORRECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
20210399515 · 2021-12-23 ·

The present disclosure provides a laser pulse sequence energy correction system and method. The correction system includes a fundamental frequency light source, a control unit, an energy adjusting unit and a frequency multiplication crystal; the fundamental frequency light source is configured to output a fundamental frequency pulse laser, and the frequency multiplication crystal is configured to convert the fundamental frequency pulse laser into a multiple frequency pulse laser; the control unit prestores an energy-time curve of the multiple frequency pulse laser, and the control unit is configured to control the energy adjusting unit to adjust the intensity of the fundamental frequency pulse laser incident on the frequency multiplication crystal according to the energy-time curve, so that energy of each pulse in the multiple frequency pulse laser is identical. The technical solution of the present disclosure has advantages of simple structure, reliable device, convenient adjustment and the like.

Method and Device for Laser Radiation Modulation

The proposed method and device relate to acousto-optics and laser technology and can be attributed, in particular, to acousto-optical (AO) laser resonator Q-switches, AO devices for extra-cavity control of single-mode (collimated) and multimode (uncollimated) monochromatic and non-monochromatic laser radiation, i.e, AO modulators, AO frequency shifters, and dispersion delay lines for visible and middle IR wavelengths (0.4-5.5 μm). The object of the method and device is providing a geometry of AO interaction in laser resonator Q-switches so that to optimize the preset parameters of the Q-switch in accordance with the system requirements to the laser operation mode depending on the intended use of the laser, more specifically, lower control RF power and capability of operation without additional efficiency loss with multimode or uncollimated laser radiation.

Method and Device for Laser Radiation Modulation

The proposed method and device relate to acousto-optics and laser technology and can be attributed, in particular, to acousto-optical (AO) laser resonator Q-switches, AO devices for extra-cavity control of single-mode (collimated) and multimode (uncollimated) monochromatic and non-monochromatic laser radiation, i.e, AO modulators, AO frequency shifters, and dispersion delay lines for visible and middle IR wavelengths (0.4-5.5 μm). The object of the method and device is providing a geometry of AO interaction in laser resonator Q-switches so that to optimize the preset parameters of the Q-switch in accordance with the system requirements to the laser operation mode depending on the intended use of the laser, more specifically, lower control RF power and capability of operation without additional efficiency loss with multimode or uncollimated laser radiation.

Tellurate crystal, growth method therefor, and use thereof

The present disclosure relates to tellurite crystals, growing methods of the same, and applications thereof; the crystals a chemical formula of MTe.sub.3O.sub.8, wherein M=Ti, Zr, Hf, which belongs to an Ia-3 space group of a cubic crystal system, wherein a transmittance waveband ranges from visible light to infrared light, with a transparency ≥70%. According to the present disclosure, a growing method of a tellurite crystal is provided, wherein the crystal may be grown using a flux method, a Czochralski method, or a Bridgman-Stockbarger method. The tellurite crystals may be used as an acousto-optic crystal for fabricating an optical modulation device. The present disclosure takes the lead internationally in growing the tellurite single crystals, the size and quality of which sufficiently meet the demands of practical applications of the tellurite single crystals.

Tellurate crystal, growth method therefor, and use thereof

The present disclosure relates to tellurite crystals, growing methods of the same, and applications thereof; the crystals a chemical formula of MTe.sub.3O.sub.8, wherein M=Ti, Zr, Hf, which belongs to an Ia-3 space group of a cubic crystal system, wherein a transmittance waveband ranges from visible light to infrared light, with a transparency ≥70%. According to the present disclosure, a growing method of a tellurite crystal is provided, wherein the crystal may be grown using a flux method, a Czochralski method, or a Bridgman-Stockbarger method. The tellurite crystals may be used as an acousto-optic crystal for fabricating an optical modulation device. The present disclosure takes the lead internationally in growing the tellurite single crystals, the size and quality of which sufficiently meet the demands of practical applications of the tellurite single crystals.

LASER OSCILLATION DEVICE
20220173576 · 2022-06-02 ·

Provided is a laser oscillation device including; a plurality of semiconductor laser diodes (1a to 1e); optical component (5) that directs a plurality of laser beams emitted from the plurality of semiconductor laser diodes in a specific direction to generate a superimposed laser beam including the plurality of laser beams and propagating in the specific direction; and optical switching element (130) that receives the superimposed laser beam from optical component (5). The superimposed laser beam has a plurality of wavelengths.

Two micrometer laser transmitter for 3-D doppler wind lidar for space applications

A laser transmitter assembly for use in a Coherent Doppler Wind Lidar (“CDWL”) system includes a telescope/scanner assembly, a receiver, and a master oscillator crystal and a power amplifier crystal each constructed of Ho:YAG. The crystals are end-pumped to transmit an output beam through the telescope/scanner assembly with a high repetition rate of 200-300 Hz and 35 mJ of energy. As part of the CDWL system, a pump laser end-pumps the master oscillator and power amplifier crystals using a pump beam having a nominal wavelength of 1.905 μm. A seed laser transmits a seeding beam into the master oscillator crystal at a nominal wavelength of 2.0965 μm. The telescope/scanner assembly transmits the generated laser beam through an atmosphere toward a scene of interest, collects a backscattered return signal, and communicates the backscattered return signal to the receiver during operation of the CDWL system.

Two micrometer laser transmitter for 3-D doppler wind lidar for space applications

A laser transmitter assembly for use in a Coherent Doppler Wind Lidar (“CDWL”) system includes a telescope/scanner assembly, a receiver, and a master oscillator crystal and a power amplifier crystal each constructed of Ho:YAG. The crystals are end-pumped to transmit an output beam through the telescope/scanner assembly with a high repetition rate of 200-300 Hz and 35 mJ of energy. As part of the CDWL system, a pump laser end-pumps the master oscillator and power amplifier crystals using a pump beam having a nominal wavelength of 1.905 μm. A seed laser transmits a seeding beam into the master oscillator crystal at a nominal wavelength of 2.0965 μm. The telescope/scanner assembly transmits the generated laser beam through an atmosphere toward a scene of interest, collects a backscattered return signal, and communicates the backscattered return signal to the receiver during operation of the CDWL system.

Apparatus for emitting laser pulses

A laser resonator includes a gain medium that produces light from pump energy and a variable light attenuator, which receives light and emits either (i) a first light including a continuous series of micropulses, or (ii) a second light including a series of macropulses at spaced time intervals, where each macropulse includes a series of micropulses. Each micropulse has a duration of 0.1 to 10 microseconds, and a duration of each macropulse is less than the time interval between each macropulse, and the micropulses have a frequency of 5 kHz to 40 kHz.

Apparatus for emitting laser pulses

A laser resonator includes a gain medium that produces light from pump energy and a variable light attenuator, which receives light and emits either (i) a first light including a continuous series of micropulses, or (ii) a second light including a series of macropulses at spaced time intervals, where each macropulse includes a series of micropulses. Each micropulse has a duration of 0.1 to 10 microseconds, and a duration of each macropulse is less than the time interval between each macropulse, and the micropulses have a frequency of 5 kHz to 40 kHz.