Abstract: A method for the self-calibration of a tunable, diode pumped solid state laser in which the frequency or the wavelength of the laser radiation of the fundamental frequency and/or doubled frequency is changed by of changing the optical cavity length by means of a piezo-actuator or Brewster window over the total amplification bandwidth of the laser-active material. According to the method, the performance curves during the tuning of an etalon or corresponding optical elements arranged in the cavity are recorded and stored and a tuning function for the respective optical element or optical elements is generated (derived) from these curves by a microcontroller or computer. An optimum working point for the optical element or optical elements for maximum suppression of side modes is adjusted by a digital or analog regulator with the help of a learning curve (learning characteristic).

Abstract: A method for the self-calibration of a tunable, diode pumped solid state laser in which the frequency or the wavelength of the laser radiation of the fundamental frequency and/or doubled frequency is changed by of changing the optical cavity length by means of a piezo-actuator or Brewster window over the total amplification bandwidth of the laser-active material. According to the method, the performance curves during the tuning of an etalon or corresponding optical elements arranged in the cavity are recorded and stored and a tuning function for the respective optical element or optical elements is generated (derived) from these curves by a microcontroller or computer. An optimum working point for the optical element or optical elements for maximum suppression of side modes is adjusted by a digital or analog regulator with the help of a learning curve (learning characteristic).

Abstract: While avoiding the quartz fusion technique, an accurate and vacuum-tight electric leadthrough is provided which in addition is mechanically rigid. The electric conductor is fixed at the interior of a cell through an aperture by means of a ring of polytetrafluoroethylene in such a manner that the conductor is held in the center of the aperture. Over the ring and inside the aperture, a layer of cyano acrylate talcum cement is provided. Inside this layer in the aperture, a layer of a granular filler which is soaked with cyano acrylate adhesive is provided. Finally, the outermost part of the aperture is filled and sealed with a layer of cyano acrylate talcum cement.