Synchronous-pumping of optical parametric oscillators in periodically-poled LiNbO3, with 0.5235µm and 1.047µm pumps confirm its suitability for short pulse operation. Tuning from 0.883-1.285µm and 1.67-2.806µm is demonstrated. Prospective tuning is to ~5µm.
L.E. MyersR. C. EckardtM. M. FejerRobert L. ByerJ.W. Pierce
S.D. ButterworthValerio PruneriD.C. Hanna