Method and system for suppression of stimulated raman scattering in laser materials
AssigneeLawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
InventorsJohn A. Caird, Andrew J. Bayramian, Christopher A. Ebbers
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Abstract
A composition of matter is provided having the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y≈1. Additionally, a method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution is provided. The method includes providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O, providing a seed crystal, and supporting the seed crystal on a platform. The method also includes immersing the seed crystal in the solution and forming the optical material. The optical material has the general chemical formula K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y≈1.
Claims21
A composition of matter having the general chemical formula comprising K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y≈1.
A laser system comprising:
- an optical path;
- a gain medium disposed along the optical path;
- and
- a material for harmonic generation disposed along the optical path, wherein the material for harmonic generation comprises an optical element having a chemical formula comprising K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y≈1.
A method of fabricating an optical material by growth from solution, the method comprising:
- providing a solution including a predetermined percentage of (H,D)216O and a predetermined percentage of (H,D)218O;
- providing a seed crystal;
- supporting the seed crystal on a platform;
- immersing the seed crystal in the solution;
- and
- forming the optical material, wherein the optical material has the general chemical formula comprising K(H,D)2P(16Ox,18Oy)4, where x<0.998 or y>0.002, and x+y≈1.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.