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

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of generating light at 658 nm by combining wavelengths of 910 nm and 382 nm through nonlinear optical processes. The calculation provided demonstrates that the difference frequency method yields a resultant wavelength of 658 nm. However, the successful implementation of this process requires a suitable nonlinear crystal capable of operating at these specific wavelengths. The use of optics, particularly mirrors for beam combination, is essential for achieving this outcome.

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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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