C. Andreeva, V. Biancalana, S. Cartaleva, Y. Dancheva, T. Karaulanov, E. Mariotti, L. Moi, K. Nasyrov
{"title":"Coherent effects in the field of elliptically polarized light","authors":"C. Andreeva, V. Biancalana, S. Cartaleva, Y. Dancheva, T. Karaulanov, E. Mariotti, L. Moi, K. Nasyrov","doi":"10.1117/12.563213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563213","url":null,"abstract":"In the present communication we report on the investigation of the effect of elliptically polarized laser light exciting the Fg=3 Cs D2 absorption line. Coherent resonances in Cs have been studied, obtained in Hanle configuration by scanning of magnetic field parallel to the light propagation direction. The resonances were investigated depending on the polarization of the irradiating light field. It has been observed that for linear polarization dark resonances in the fluorescence are registered, while for circularly polarized light, bright resonances are obtained, probably due to stray orthogonal magnetic field. For elliptical polarization a narrow peak appears superimposed on a broader dip. Theoretical description has been made, which shows that at elliptical polarization and orthogonal magnetic field in the case of weak light fields, a single peak in the excited state population is observed, while strong fields lead to the splitting of this peak into two peaks. The presence of both weak and strong light fields, probably due to reflection of the light beam on the cell walls, could lead to the experimentally observed fluorescence behaviour.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129039071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of pulsed dual-wavelength lasers: improvement of the tuning characteristics using an active mirror","authors":"P. Uzunova, M. Deneva, M. Nenchev","doi":"10.1117/12.563092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563092","url":null,"abstract":"We present two simple and effective approaches for widening of the tuning range of the two-wavelength generation in two-channel laser cavity. The first is based on the use of combination of interference wedge and linear neutral filter and the second on the use of active mirror. This widening is combined with near equal intensities in both emissions. The use of the active mirror assures a real simultaneous two-wavelength operation. We consider a dye laser.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"120 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132711858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the stability of radio-frequency discharge","authors":"I. Iliev, S. Gocheva, N. Sabotinov","doi":"10.1117/12.563118","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563118","url":null,"abstract":"The transition from weak to heavy current discharge in the cross-section of radio frequency helium discharge is numerically investigated. It is found the lowest possible voltage, so that this transition takes place. It is established a possible rise of a pre-gap of the discharge on a line, non coinciding with the minimum distance between the electrodes. The obtained results are in good agreement with the existing experimental data. The method is applied and investigations are made for constructive engineering solutions, influenced on the break-through process.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132022144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Method for precise measurement of optical characteristics of light sources with correlation Fourier spectrometer","authors":"K. Nedkova, B. Ivanov, E. Stoykova","doi":"10.1117/12.563207","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563207","url":null,"abstract":"Observation of ultra-fast relaxation processes with time-constants below 1 ps in a wide spectral range can be made using a low-coherent light source, which is equivalent to a very short pulse in the non-linear correlation spectroscopy. The same approach can be used for very accurate and practically in real time determination of spectra of coherent and non-coherent light sources by recording and processing of their correlation functions. To check the proposed approach, we made a prototype of a correlation Fourier spectrometer based on a Michaelson interferometer and we developed a method for processing of the recorded interferograms which had been proved by a Monte-Carlo simulation. Different semiconductor light sources (LD, LED and high-power LED) were tested. The good quality of the obtained spectra was confirmed by comparison with OSA measurements (resolution 0.28 nm). The time required for data recording and spectrum restoration is within few seconds. This permits current tuning of the investigated sources, which extends their possible applications in spectroscopy, optical communications, computer technologies, etc.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132024715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. G. Galushkin, K. Mitin, A. Seryogin, D. Zelenin
{"title":"Holographic feedback features at non-monochromatic radiation of lasers with self-forming four-wave mixing","authors":"M. G. Galushkin, K. Mitin, A. Seryogin, D. Zelenin","doi":"10.1117/12.563117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563117","url":null,"abstract":"It is shown theoretically, that the axial modes of radiation in PC mirrors at four-wave mixing with a feedback without selection in the resonator result to generation of a direct wave and suppress generation of a backward wave with the conjugated wave front. It is established, that due to axial modes in self-starting lasers the holographic feedback is carrying out the function of the output mirror of the resonator forms. The large role of polarization discrimination at Faraday effect in PC mirrors at four-wave mixing with a feedback and in self-adaptive lasers is marked.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122578054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of growth rate, roughness, and surface morphology of Cu and W thin films prepared by pulsed laser deposition","authors":"M. Michalka, F. Uherek, J. Bruncko","doi":"10.1117/12.563095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563095","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study was to compare some differences between the growth rate, roughness and surface morphology of Cu and W layers. The growth of metal thin films was performed on silicon substrate. The layers were prepared by the pulsed laser deposition (PLD) using THG Nd:YAG laser at 355 nm. The number of laser pulses (time of deposition) varied from 1000 to 20000. The characteristics of the layers were examined using the methods of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Results show that the growth rate of W is higher than Cu.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128554268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of new high-power copper bromide lasers","authors":"N. Sabotinov","doi":"10.1117/12.563106","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563106","url":null,"abstract":"An analysis of the maximum average output power and specific average output power achieved in a copper bromide vapor laser is reported. A 100 W CuBr laser MOPA system is presented.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"166 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127235750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Kolobkova, A. Lipovskii, V. Melehin, Vladimir D. Petrikov, A. Malyarevich, V. Savitski
{"title":"PbSe quantum-dot-doped phosphate glasses as material for saturable absorbers for 1- to 3-μm spectral region","authors":"E. Kolobkova, A. Lipovskii, V. Melehin, Vladimir D. Petrikov, A. Malyarevich, V. Savitski","doi":"10.1117/12.563107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563107","url":null,"abstract":"Narrowly size distributed PbSe quantum dots were fabricated in phosphate glasses doped with PbO+ZnSe and PbSe by thermal treatment. Absorption spectra in 3 µm range are studied for the first time. Non-linear absorption of the samples near 1.54 μm is studied.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124947867","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Baum, A. I. Khudobenko, G. Mishakov, V. Panchenko, V. Sokolov, A. Zherikhin
{"title":"Nonuniform Bragg gratings for DWDM applications","authors":"O. Baum, A. I. Khudobenko, G. Mishakov, V. Panchenko, V. Sokolov, A. Zherikhin","doi":"10.1117/12.563192","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563192","url":null,"abstract":"The advent of the Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology in Optical Fiber Networks (OFNs) has resulted in the necessity of developing advanced Optical Add/Drop Multiplexers (OADMs) on the basis of submicron Bragg gratings. The OADMs for dense multichannel OFNs with bit rates 10-40 Gbits/s per channel and channel spacing 200, 100 and 50 GHz must possess rectangular-shaped reflection/transmission spectra and linear phase characteristic within the stop/passband. These features can not be achieved using uniform Bragg gratings and therefore nonuniform gratings with space-modulated coupling coefficient and/or phase shifts π should be used. We present the recent advances in the design and fabrication of narrowband wavelength-selective filters for DWDM applications using submicron nonuniform Bragg gratings. The peculiarities of propagation, interaction and diffraction of electromagnetic waves in nonuniform grating structures are considered. Narrowband reflection filters using single-mode quartz fibers with side-polishing and relief gratings on dielectric and polymeric materials are designed and fabricated. The filters have nearly rectangular shape of the stopband with 0.4-1.6 nm width and peak reflectivity R > 99% in the 1.55 μm wavelength region. The architecture of multichannel OADMs for high-speed OFNs using planar polymer Integrated Photonic Circuits (IPCs) with biharmonic Bragg gratings, possessing phase shifts π, is discussed.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131411677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Affolderbach, C. Andreeva, S. Cartaleva, T. Karaulanov, G. Mileti, D. Slavov
{"title":"Light shift reduction in atomic clocks","authors":"C. Affolderbach, C. Andreeva, S. Cartaleva, T. Karaulanov, G. Mileti, D. Slavov","doi":"10.1117/12.563196","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1117/12.563196","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we present a detailed description of a method for reduction of the light shift in laser-pumped gas-cell atomic clocks. The method consists in using a multi-frequency optical pumping obtained through frequency modulation of the laser spectrum with precisely controllable parameters. Experimental evidence of a strong reduction of the frequency dependence of the LS in an optical pumping Rb gas-cell clock is demonstrated in a large frequency interval, which is in a very good agreement with the numerical estimations reported.","PeriodicalId":194489,"journal":{"name":"International Conference on Laser and Laser Information Technologies","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2004-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114984173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}