Abstract
Wavelength tuning and stability characteristics of a singly resonant continuous-wave optical parametric oscillator (cw OPO) in the proximity of signal-idler degeneracy have been studied. The OPO is made singly resonant by using a Bragg grating as a spectral filter in the OPO cavity. The signal-idler frequency difference can be tuned from 0.5 to 7 THz, which makes the OPO suitable for cw THz generation by optical heterodyning. The operation of the OPO within this singly-resonant regime is characterized by a strong self-stabilization effect. A gradual transition to an unstable, doubly-resonant regime is observed for a signal-idler detuning smaller than ~0.5 THz.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 22515-22527 |
| Journal | Optics Express |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 23 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
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Vainio, M., Ozanam, C., Ulvila, V., & Halonen, L. (2011). Tuning and stability of a singly resonant continous-wave optical parametric oscillator close to degeneracy. Optics Express, 19(23), 22515-22527. https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.19.022515