Solving 910nm-382nm=528nm: Is It Feasible?

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The discussion revolves around the feasibility of generating light at a specific wavelength (528 nm) by subtracting two other wavelengths (910 nm and 382 nm). Participants explore the methods of combining light beams and the necessary conditions for such a process, including the use of nonlinear crystals.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions what might prevent the feasibility of generating light at 528 nm from the given wavelengths.
  • Another participant explains that other wavelengths can be produced by taking the sum or difference of the frequencies or their reciprocals, providing a calculation that suggests a resulting wavelength of 658 nm instead of 528 nm.
  • There is a mention of the requirement for a nonlinear crystal that can operate at the specified wavelengths, with uncertainty expressed about the availability of such a crystal.
  • A participant inquires about the methods for combining two beams, asking whether optics or electronics would be used.
  • Further clarification is provided on using optics, specifically mentioning a mirror that reflects one wavelength while transmitting another, along with a reference to a specific example from a publication.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of generating light at 528 nm from the given wavelengths, with some calculations suggesting a different outcome (658 nm). The discussion remains unresolved regarding the availability of suitable nonlinear crystals and the methods for combining the beams.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions made about the nonlinear crystals and the specific optical setups required for combining the wavelengths. The discussion does not resolve whether the proposed methods are practically achievable.

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What would prevent this from being feasible 910nm-382nm-=528nm?
 
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Other wavelengths are produced by taking the sum or difference of the frequencies, or of 1/λ.

So using 910 nm and 382 nm:

1/382 - 1/910 = 0.001519
and
1/0.001519 = 658

So this would produce light at 658 nm. However, there must also be a nonlinear crystal that would work at these wavelengths, and I am not sure if that is the case.
 


how would you combine two beams. Using optics or electronics.

Thanks a lot

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Redbelly98 said:
Other wavelengths are produced by taking the sum or difference of the frequencies, or of 1/λ.

So using 910 nm and 382 nm:

1/382 - 1/910 = 0.001519
and
1/0.001519 = 658

So this would produce light at 658 nm. However, there must also be a nonlinear crystal that would work at these wavelengths, and I am not sure if that is the case.
 
Using optics, specifically a "mirror" that reflects one wavelength and transmits the other. For an example, see the final figure at the very bottom of the page here:

http://www.aero.org/publications/crosslink/spring2010/irnd.html

http://www.aero.org/publications/crosslink/spring2010/images/rnd_06.jpg​

The element just to the left of "DFG" is where the two laser beams are combined; the Tunable Laser beam is reflected, and the Nd:YAG beam is transmitted. The difference frequency beam is created within the DFG crystal.

p.s. Welcome to Physics Forums!
 
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