Study on a quasi-CW Nd:YAG frequency-doubled laser at 660nm
A QCW Nd:YAG intracavity frequency doubled red laser was made. Using a flat—flat laser cavity, 2 Kr-lamps, KTP crystal and an AO Q-switch, 2 W output power at 660 nm was obtained. The relationship between laser cavity length and output power is analyzed.
Nearly-Noncritical Phase Matching in MgO:LiNbO3 Optical Parametric Oscillators
We propose and demonstrate nearly-noncritical phase-matched optical parametric oscillation in MgO:LiNbO3 crystal by temperature tuning. The tuning range of the OPO was 800-1700 nm with temperatures tuning from 83°C to 224.2 °C.
Long Ceramic Beam Tubes for Accelerator Magnets
The ceramic beam tubes for the fast and abort kickers and the bucker and pinger magnets used at Fermilab must meet a number of exacting requirements. The tubes must be long and sufficiently straight so as not to limit magnet design. They must have wall strength capable of withstanding the atmospheric and mechanical forces encountered during construction and operation. Vacuum tight ceramic to stainless steel transitions must be of reasonable cost; they must also withstand high temperature processing and remain vacuum tight to the 10/sup -9/ Torr range. To remove the possibility of static charge buildup each tube must have a surface coating of indium oxide applied to the inner wall. This thin coating is difficult to achieve and requires the most careful attention to detail. The methods used at Fermilab to achieve these goals are presented in this paper.