Abstract

Self-optical parametric oscillation is demonstrated for the first time to our knowledge in a periodically poled neodymium-doped lithium niobate (Nd:PPLN) crystal. The crystal is pumped by a cw Ti:sapphire laser at 813.5 nm. The ${\mathrm{Nd}}^{3+}$ ions absorb the 813.5-nm radiation to generate 1084-nm laser oscillation. The internally $Q$ switched 1084-nm radiation pumps the periodically poled lithium niobate host matrix to generate optical parametric oscillation at 1.55 and $3.6 \mathit{\mu }\mathrm{m}$. Up to 24% conversion efficiency from laser to signal is observed.

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