Abstract: Optical parametric generation is disclosed, wherein a bulk Bragg grating is used as an element for providing narrow wavelength bandwidth. Various embodiments for obtaining improved performance and narrow bandwidth operation are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laser source for the infrared wavelength range which comprises a pump laser (1) which emits radiation (PP) which is input radiation to a first optical parametric oscillator (3, 4, 5), whose output radiation (SP) is input radiation to a second step in the form of a second optical parametric oscillator (7, 8, 9) or an optical parametric generator. At least one of the reflective devices of the first optical parametric oscillator consist of a Bragg grating (5) in a bulk material.

Abstract: A method and a device for generating visible coherent radiation is disclosed. The visible coherent radiation is generated by sum-frequency mixing of a first fundamental beam from a diode laser and a second fundamental beam from a diode-pumped solid-state laser. The mixing is performed by means of a quasi-phasematching element provided within the resonant cavity of the solid-state laser. The first fundamental beam is stabilized by providing feedback to the diode laser.

Abstract: A method and a device for generating visible coherent radiation is disclosed. The visible coherent radiation is generated by sum-frequency mixing of a first fundamental beam from a diode laser and a second fundamental beam from a diode-pumped solid-state laser. The mixing is performed by means of a quasi-phasematching element provided within the resonant cavity of the solid-state laser. The first fundamental beam is stabilized by providing feedback to the diode laser.

Abstract: A microchip laser arrangement is disclosed. The arrangement is operative to emit Q-switched laser pulses at 1.54 &mgr;m. The lasing medium of the laser arrangement is preferably comprised of Yb:Er-glass, and the Q-switch is comprised of a saturable absorber of cobalt doped spinel crystal. The lasing medium is preferably bonded to the absorber to form a monolithic body, upon the surface of which there are deposited dielectric stacks forming a resonant laser cavity. Pumping of the active medium is performed by means of an InGaAs laser diode emitting light at 0.97 &mgr;m, corresponding well with the absorption of the Yb:Er-glass material.

Abstract: A microchip laser arrangement is disclosed. The arrangement is operative to emit Q-switched laser pulses at 1.54 &mgr;m. The lasing medium of the laser arrangement is preferably comprised of Yb:Er-glass, and the Q-switch is comprised of a saturable absorber of cobalt doped spinel crystal. The lasing medium is preferably bonded to the absorber to form a monolithic body, upon the surface of which there are deposited dielectric stacks forming a resonant laser cavity, Pumping of the active medium is performed by means of an InGaAs laser diode emitting light at 0.97 &mgr;m, corresponding well with the absorption of the Yb:Er-glass material.