Abstract

An analytical model was developed to predict the performance of cw, singly resonant, optical parametric oscillators with strong idler absorption, strong pump depletion and thermally induced dephasing. Optimum beam sizes for a given crystal length are chosen consistent with the Boyd and Kleinman approach. Comparisons are presented with existing data and full diffraction code modeling with good agreement. In some cases idler absorption enhances the pump depletion by impeding back conversion.

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