Wavelength-swept optical parametric oscillator for broadband mid-infrared spectroscopy

作者:Silva A*; Lindsay I D
来源:Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics , 2012, 107(3): 685-689.
DOI:10.1007/s00340-012-4890-3

摘要

In this work we describe a wavelength-swept continuous-wave optical parametric oscillator (OPO) for the rapid acquisition of mid-infrared spectra spanning over hundreds of wavenumbers. Rapid tuning of a ytterbium-doped fibre pump laser resulted in the OPO idler tuning over 900 cm(-1) in 3.36 ms at a resolution of 4.5 cm(-1), within a total accessible range of 2.67 to 4.34 mu m (2304-3752 cm(-1)). Predictable tuning characteristics allowed simple online calibration of recorded spectra for absolute mid-infrared frequency. The system thus offers a viable approach to broadband spectral acquisition in applications requiring high-radiance illumination.

  • 出版日期2012-6