Diode-Pumped Solid-State Laser Demonstrator for Lasers and Photonics Physics Lab

The Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) Laser Demonstrator is designed to provide practical understanding of solid-state laser operation and nonlinear optical phenomena. The system enables students to study the principles of diode pumping, laser generation, and frequency doubling through hands-on experimentation. The apparatus utilizes a semiconductor laser operating at 808 nm to pump a neodymium-doped gain crystal, generating laser emission at 1064 nm. A nonlinear crystal is incorporated into the optical cavity to demonstrate second-harmonic generation, converting infrared laser radiation into visible green light. This process provides a clear and practical demonstration of frequency doubling and nonlinear optical interactions. The system allows students to investigate important parameters associated with solid-state lasers and nonlinear optics while gaining valuable experience in optical alignment, laser characterization, and power measurement techniques. Physics Lab Experiments from Atico Exports.
Experiments :

Frequency Doubling Demonstration :

• Observe the conversion of infrared laser radiation into visible green light through nonlinear optical processes.

Frequency Doubling Efficiency Measurement :

• Measure and analyze the efficiency of second-harmonic generation.

Phase Matching Investigation :

• Study the phase matching conditions required for efficient frequency conversion.

Solid-State Laser Characterization :

• Investigate the operating principles and performance parameters of a diode-pumped solid-state laser.

Optical Power Measurement :

• Measure laser output power and evaluate system performance under different operating conditions.

• Nonlinear Optics Studies
• Frequency Conversion Experiments
• Laser Physics Education
• Optical Alignment Training
• Photonics Laboratory Applications
• Advanced Physics and Optics Research

Semiconductor Pump Laser :

Output Power :

• Up to 500 mW

Polarization :

• TE

Center Wavelength :

• 808 ± 10 nm

Operating Temperature :

• 10–40°C

Driving Current :

• 0–500 mA

Gain Crystal :

Doping Concentration :

• 0.1–3 atm%

Dimensions :

• 3 × 3 × 1 mm

Surface Flatness :

• < λ/10 @ 632.8 nm

Coating :

• High Transmission at 808 nm and High Reflection at 1064 nm

Frequency Doubling Crystal :

Transmission Range :

• 0.35–4.5 μm

Electro-Optic Coefficient :

• 36 pm/V

Dimensions :

• 2 × 2 × 5 mm

Coating :

• Anti-Reflection at 1064 nm and 532 nm

Output Mirror :

Diameter :

• 6 mm

Radius of Curvature :

• 50 mm

Coating :

• High Reflection at 1064 nm and Optimized Output at 532 nm

Additional Components :

He-Ne Alignment Laser :

• ≤1 mW @ 632.8 nm

IR Viewing Card :

• Spectral Response: 0.7–1.6 μm

Laser Safety Goggles :

• OD 4+ Protection for 808 nm and 1064 nm

Optical Power Meter :

• 2 μW – 200 mW, 6 Measurement Ranges

Optical Rail :

• Quantity: 1

Two-Axis Adjustable Holders :

• Quantity: 2

Four-Axis Adjustable Holders :

• Quantity: 2

He-Ne Laser Holder :

• Quantity: 1

808 nm Semiconductor Laser :

• Quantity: 1

He-Ne Alignment Laser with Power Supply :

• Quantity: 1

Frequency Doubling Crystal :

• Quantity: 1

Neodymium-Doped Gain Crystal :

• Quantity: 1

Output Mirror :

• Quantity: 1

Optical Filter :

• Quantity: 1

Alignment Aperture :

• Quantity: 1

Optical Power Meter :

• Quantity: 1

Power Cords :

• Quantity: 2

Infrared Viewing Card :

• Quantity: 1

Laser Safety Goggles :

• Quantity: 1

Instruction Manual :

• Quantity: 1

• Laser Diode Output up to 500 mW at 808 nm
• Variable Pumping Current Control
• Frequency Doubling Through Nonlinear Crystal
• Includes He-Ne Alignment Laser and Optical Power Meter
• Laser Safety Goggles for Infrared Protection
• Comprehensive Nonlinear Optics Demonstration
• Detailed Instruction Manual
• Demonstrates Real Nonlinear Optical Processes
• Hands-On Laser Construction and Alignment
• Safe Educational Design
• Suitable for Undergraduate and Advanced Optics Laboratories
• Comprehensive Study of DPSS Laser Technology