DURIP 98-99: Visible/Near-IR Optical Parametric Oscillator System for Kinetic Studies of Nonequilibrium Air Plasma

摘要

The DURIP grant funds of $122,000 were used in conjunction with $14, 103 of institutional non-federal cost-sharing funds to purchase a Continuum Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) system. This system comprises a Powerlite 8000 Nd:Yag laser system, a DS-1 temperature stabilized second and third harmonic generator and output, a SL-500 injection seeder, and a Sunlite2 visible OPO/Amplifier. In addition, funds from separate sources in the amount of $26, 016.98 were used to purchase a FX-1 frequency doubler in order to extend the system's capabilities to the ultraviolet spectral range. The OPO system was ordered on March 25, 1999 and delivered to Stanford University on August 30, 1999. The complete system is paid in full and all funds from the present DURIP grant have been expended.