Diode-pumped, frequency-stable, tunable, continuous-wave Nd:glass laser

摘要

Stable operation of a diode-laser-pumped CW Nd:glass laser with an external resonator, including frequency tuning and line narrowing elements, is reported. The laser operated successfully on a single frequency, was tunable over more than 3 THz, and showed potential for frequency stabilization to kHz or better with a simple servo loop. The requirements for such a loop were determined, and it was found that a bandwidth less than 10 kHz could stabilize the device.