|
Title:
|
422 nm laser |
|
Author:
|
Simien, Clayton Earl |
|
Advisor:
|
Killian, Thomas C. |
|
Degree:
|
Master of Science thesis |
|
Abstract:
|
A 422 nm laser was constructed for the purpose of studying a strontium ultra-cold neutral plasma. Since strontium ions have atomic lines in the visible, we can optically image the plasma via the 88 Sr+ 2S1/2 → 2 P1/2 transition using 422 nm light. We produce light at this wavelength by converting infrared light at 844 nm from a commercial semiconductor infrared diode laser via second-harmonic generation in an semi-monolithic linear enhancement cavity. This thesis will cover the experimental details pertaining to nonlinear optics, optical resonator design, and locking electronics used to create a 422 nm laser. |
|
Citation:
|
Simien, Clayton Earl. "422 nm laser." Masters Thesis, Rice University, ETD http://hdl.handle.net/1911/17827. |
|
Citable link to this page:
|
http://hdl.handle.net/1911/17827 |
|
Date:
|
2005 |
