Third-harmonic-generation of a diode laser for quantum control of beryllium ions.
Title | Third-harmonic-generation of a diode laser for quantum control of beryllium ions. |
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Authors | R.A. Carollo; D.A. Lane; E.K. Kleiner; P.Aung Kyaw; C.C. Teng; C.Y. Ou; S. Qiao; D. Hanneke |
Journal | Opt Express |
DOI | 10.1364/OE.25.007220 |
Abstract |
We generate coherent ultraviolet radiation at 313 nm as the third harmonic of an external-cavity diode laser. We use this radiation for laser cooling of trapped beryllium atomic ions and sympathetic cooling of co-trapped beryllium-hydride molecular ions. An LBO crystal in an enhancement cavity generates the second harmonic, and a BBO crystal in a doubly resonant enhancement cavity mixes this second harmonic with the fundamental to produce the third harmonic. Each enhancement cavity is preceded by a tapered amplifier to increase the fundamental light. The 36-mW output power of this all-semiconductor-gain system will enable quantum control of the beryllium ions' motion. |