@article{HeuerHaenischMenzel2003, author = {Heuer, Axel and H{\"a}nisch, Christoph and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {New concept for low threshold optical phase conjugation via SBS in a fiber amplifier}, isbn = {0-8194-4772-2}, year = {2003}, language = {en} } @book{HeuerHaenischOstermeyeretal.2002, author = {Heuer, Axel and H{\"a}nisch, Christoph and Ostermeyer, Martin and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Low Power Threshold Phase Conjugating Mirrors by SBS in Yb-doped Fiber Amplifiers}, year = {2002}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerMenzel2004, author = {Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Principles of Phase Conjugating Brillouin Mirrors}, isbn = {0-471-43957-6}, year = {2004}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerMenzel1998, author = {Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Phase conjugating SBS-mirror for low powers and reflectivities above 90 \% in an internally tapered optical fiber}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerMenzel2000, author = {Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Low threshold SBS phase conjugation for quasi-cw laser systems}, year = {2000}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerMenzel2000, author = {Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Temporal features of SBS phase conjugation}, isbn = {0-8194-3545-7}, year = {2000}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerMenzelMilonni2015, author = {Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf and Milonni, P. W.}, title = {Complementarity in biphoton generation with stimulated or induced coherence}, series = {Physical review : A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics}, volume = {92}, journal = {Physical review : A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics}, number = {3}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, address = {College Park}, issn = {1050-2947}, doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.92.033834}, pages = {8}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Coherence can be induced or stimulated in parametric down-conversion using two or three crystals when, for example, the idler modes of the crystals are aligned. Previous experiments with induced coherence [Phys. Rev. Lett. 114, 053601 (2015)] focused on which-path information and the role of vacuum fields in realizing complementarity via reduced visibility in single-photon interference. Here we describe experiments comparing induced and stimulated coherence. Different single-photon interference experiments were performed by blocking one of the pump beams in a three-crystal setup. Each counted photon is emitted from one of two crystals and which-way information may or not be available, depending on the setup. Distinctly different results are obtained in the induced and stimulated cases, especially when a variable transmission filter is inserted between the crystals. A simplified theoretical model accounts for all the experimental results and is also used to address the question of whether the phases of the signal and idler fields in parametric down-conversion are correlated.}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerMenzelOstermeyer1996, author = {Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf and Ostermeyer, Martin}, title = {Power tunable Nd-oscillators with diffraction limited beams via SBS phase conjugation}, year = {1996}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerRaabeMenzel2014, author = {Heuer, Axel and Raabe, S. and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Phase memory across two single-photon interferometers including wavelength conversion}, series = {Physical review : A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics}, volume = {90}, journal = {Physical review : A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics}, number = {4}, publisher = {American Physical Society}, address = {College Park}, issn = {1050-2947}, doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.90.045803}, pages = {4}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC) in a nonlinear crystal generates two single photons (signal and idler) with random phases. Thus, no first-order interference between them occurs. However, coherence can be induced in a cascaded setup of two crystals if, e.g., the idler modes of both crystals are aligned to be indistinguishable. Due to the effect of phase memory it is found that the first-order interference of the signal beams can be controlled by the phase delay between the pump beams. Even for pump photon delays much larger than the coherence length of the SPDC photons, the visibility is above 90\%. The high visibilities reported here prove an almost perfect phase memory effect across the two interferometers for the pump and the signal photon modes.}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerSagahtiJechowetal.2012, author = {Heuer, Axel and Sagahti, A. and Jechow, Andreas and Skoczowsky, D. and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Multi-wavelength, high spatial brightness operation of a phase-locked stripe-array diode laser}, series = {Laser physics}, volume = {22}, journal = {Laser physics}, number = {1}, publisher = {Pleiades Publ.}, address = {New York}, issn = {1054-660X}, doi = {10.1134/S1054660X12010057}, pages = {160 -- 164}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Stable continuous wave multi-wavelength operation of a stripe-array diode laser with an externalcavity spectral beam combining geometry is presented. In this setup each emitter of the stripe-array is forced to operate at a different wavelength, which leads to a decoupling between the usually phase-locked emitters. With a reflective diffraction grating with a period of 300 lines per mm, 33 equidistant laser lines around a center wavelength of 978 nm were realized, spanning a spectral range of 26 nm. With this novel approach near-diffraction limited emission with a beam quality of M (2) < 1.2 and an output power of 450 mW was achieved. This laser light source can be used for applications requiring low temporal but high spatial coherence.}, language = {en} } @article{HeuerSchultheissHodgsonetal.1999, author = {Heuer, Axel and Schultheiss, J. and Hodgson, N. and Kurths, J{\"u}rgen and Menzel, Ralf and Raab, Volker}, title = {Transverse effects in phase conjugate laser mirrors based on stimulated brillouin scattering}, year = {1999}, language = {en} } @article{HaenischHeuerMenzel2001, author = {H{\"a}nisch, Christoph and Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Threshold reduction of stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) using fiber loop schemes}, year = {2001}, language = {en} } @article{JechowLichtnerMenzeletal.2009, author = {Jechow, Andreas and Lichtner, Mark and Menzel, Ralf and Radziunas, Mindaugas and Skoczowsky, Danilo and Vladimirov, Andrei G.}, title = {Stripe-array diode-laser in an off-axis external cavity : theory and experiment}, issn = {1094-4087}, doi = {10.1364/OE.17.019599}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Stripe-array diode lasers naturally operate in an anti-phase supermode. This produces a sharp double lobe far field at angles {\~n}a depending on the period of the array. In this paper a 40 emitter gain guided stripe-array laterally coupled by off-axis filtered feedback is investigated experimentally and numerically. We predict theoretically and confirm experimentally that at doubled feedback angle 2a a stable higher order supermode exists with twice the number of emitters per array period. The theoretical model is based on time domain traveling wave equations for optical fields coupled to the carrier density equation taking into account diffusion of carriers. Feedback from the external reflector is modeled using Fresnel integration.}, language = {en} } @article{JechowLichtnerMenzeletal.2009, author = {Jechow, Andreas and Lichtner, Mark and Menzel, Ralf and Radziunas, Mindaugas and Skoczowsky, Danilo and Vladimirov, Andrei G.}, title = {Stripe-array diode-laser in an off-axis external cavity : theory and experiment}, issn = {1094-4087}, doi = {10.1364/OE.17.019599}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Stripe-array diode lasers naturally operate in an anti-phase supermode. This produces a sharp double lobe far field at angles +/-alpha depending on the period of the array. In this paper a 40 emitter gain guided stripe-array laterally coupled by off-axis filtered feedback is investigated experimentally and numerically. We predict theoretically and confirm experimentally that at doubled feedback angle 2 alpha a stable higher order supermode exists with twice the number of emitters per array period. The theoretical model is based on time domain traveling wave equations for optical fields coupled to the carrier density equation taking into account diffusion of carriers. Feedback from the external reflector is modeled using Fresnel integration.}, language = {en} } @article{JechowRaabMenzel2006, author = {Jechow, Andreas and Raab, Volker and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {High cw power using an external cavity for spectral beam combining of diode laser-bar emission}, issn = {0003-6935}, doi = {10.1364/AO.45.003545}, year = {2006}, abstract = {In extension to known concepts of wavelength-multiplexing diode laser arrays, a new external cavity is presented. The setup simultaneously improves the beam quality of each single emitter of a standard 25 emitter broad-area stripe laser bar and spectrally superimposes the 25 beams into one. By using this external resonator in an "off-axis" arrangement, beam qualities of M-slow(2) < 14 and M-fast(2) < 3 with optical powers in excess of 10 W in cw operation are obtained.}, language = {en} } @article{JechowSeefeldtKurzkeetal.2013, author = {Jechow, Andreas and Seefeldt, Michael and Kurzke, Henning and Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Enhanced two-photon excited fluorescence from imaging agents using true thermal light}, series = {Nature photonics}, volume = {7}, journal = {Nature photonics}, number = {12}, publisher = {Nature Publ. Group}, address = {London}, issn = {1749-4885}, doi = {10.1038/NPHOTON.2013.271}, pages = {973 -- 976}, year = {2013}, abstract = {Two-photon excited fluorescence (TPEF) is a standard technique in modern microscopy(1), but is still affected by photodamage to the probe. It has been proposed that TPEF can be enhanced using entangled photons(2,3), but this has proven challenging. Recently, it was shown that some features of entangled photons can be mimicked with thermal light, which finds application in ghost imaging(4), subwavelength lithography(5) and metrology(6). Here, we use true thermal light from a superluminescent diode to demonstrate TPEF that is enhanced compared to coherent light, using two common fluorophores and luminescent quantum dots, which suit applications in imaging and microscopy. We find that the TPEF rate is directly proportional to the measured(7) degree of second-order coherence, as predicted by theory. Our results show that photon bunching in thermal light can be exploited in two-photon microscopy, with the photon statistic providing a new degree of freedom.}, language = {en} } @article{KappeMenzelOstermeyer2006, author = {Kappe, Philip and Menzel, Ralf and Ostermeyer, Martin}, title = {Analysis of the temporal and spectral output properties of a mode-locked and Q-switched laser oscillator with a nonlinear mirror based on stimulated Brillouin scattering}, issn = {1050-2947}, doi = {10.1103/Physreva.74.013809}, year = {2006}, abstract = {The emission dynamics of a mode-locked laser oscillator with a nonlinear mirror based on stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) has been investigated with regard to its spectrum and to its intensity distribution. The investigation was carried out experimentally as well as by numerical simulations. The laser yields trains of pulses with measured durations of 410 ps and energies of the single pulse of up to 2 mJ. Two theoretical models describing the complex emission dynamics of a mode-locked SBS-laser oscillator are introduced. The first model consists of spectrally resolved laser rate equations and thus describes the mode locking in the frequency domain by the superposition of the longitudinal resonator modes. The SBS-Q-switch is incorporated by a phenomenological description of the time dependent SBS reflectivity. Numerical simulations based on this model yield the evolution of a few 100 longitudinal laser modes and the corresponding intensity distribution during the course of a Q-switch pulse with 10-ps resolution. The influences of the different components on the spectrum and thus on the pulse duration will be discussed. The second model describes all occurring dynamics in the time domain providing easy access to the study of misalignment on the output dynamics. Results of numerical simulations of both models and measurement results are compared}, language = {en} } @article{KappeOstermeyerMenzel2005, author = {Kappe, Philip and Ostermeyer, Martin and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Active mode locking of a phase-conjugating SBS-laser oscillator}, issn = {0946-2171}, year = {2005}, abstract = {We present a flashlamp-pumped Nd: YAG laser simultaneously emitting pulse structures on microsecond, nanosecond and picosecond time scales. Within a microsecond flashlamp pump pulse a nonlinear reflector based on stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) generates several Q-switch pulses. The phase-conjugating effect of the SBS reflector provides a compensation of phase distortions generated inside the laser rod, resulting in transverse fundamental mode operation. Additional acousto-optic loss modulation inside the resonator leads to mode locking. As a result, each Q-switch pulse is subdivided into several picosecond pulses. Energies of up to 2 mJ for the mode-locked pulses with durations between 220 and 800 ps are demonstrated. The wide variability of the laser's temporal output parameters as well as its high beam quality make it a splendid tool for fundamental research in laser materials processing}, language = {en} } @article{KappeOstermeyerMenzel2005, author = {Kappe, Philip and Ostermeyer, Martin and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Active mode locking of a phase-conjugating SBS-laser oscillator}, issn = {0946-2171}, year = {2005}, language = {en} } @article{KlemzKubinaOstermeyeretal.2001, author = {Klemz, Guido and Kubina, P. and Ostermeyer, Martin and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Diode pumped high power TEM_00 Nd:YAG rod laser with birefringence compensation}, year = {2001}, language = {en} } @article{LiMoehwaldSpitzetal.2005, author = {Li, L. and M{\"o}hwald, Helmuth and Spitz, Christian and von Seggern, David and Mucke, M. and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Long-lived photoinduced charge separation inside polarity gradient capsules}, year = {2005}, language = {en} } @article{LorenzBrandenburgMenzel1999, author = {Lorenz, Dieter and Brandenburg, Ingo and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Spectral broadening of the laser spectrum of gain-switched Ti:sapphire laser with nonlinear absorbers}, year = {1999}, language = {en} } @article{LorenzMenzel1998, author = {Lorenz, Dieter and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Broadband operation of frequency doubled Cr4+:YAG laser with high beam quality}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @article{LorenzMittlerBrandenburgetal.2000, author = {Lorenz, Dieter and Mittler, Kay and Brandenburg, Ingo and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Enhanced coherence radar measurements with spectrally broadened Ti:sapphire laser using nonlinear absorber}, isbn = {08194-3546-5}, year = {2000}, abstract = {D. Lorenz, K. Mittler, I. Brandenburg, R. Menze}, language = {en} } @article{LueckMenzelSander1994, author = {Lueck, H. and Menzel, Ralf and Sander, Rolf}, title = {Inherent sample heating and temperature calibration in excited state absorption (ESA) measurements between room temperature and 77 kelvin}, year = {1994}, language = {en} } @article{Menzel2007, author = {Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Photonics : linear and nonlinear interactions of laser light and matter}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-540-67074-2}, pages = {1024 S.}, year = {2007}, language = {en} } @article{Menzel2004, author = {Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Metrological Applications}, isbn = {3-540-20114-9}, year = {2004}, language = {en} } @article{Menzel2001, author = {Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Photonics : Linear and nonlinear interactions of laser light and matter}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {3-540-67074-2}, pages = {873 S.}, year = {2001}, language = {en} } @article{MenzelEichlerGeinitzetal.1995, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Eichler, Hans Joachim and Geinitz, E. and Haase, Alfred and Scherrer, R.}, title = {Neodymium-laser with SBS phase conjugation for high beam quality}, year = {1995}, language = {en} } @misc{MenzelHeuerMilonni2019, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Heuer, Axel and Milonni, Peter W.}, title = {Entanglement, complementarity, and vacuum fields in spontaneous parametric down-conversion}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {1077}, issn = {1866-8372}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-47354}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-473542}, pages = {16}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Using two crystals for spontaneous parametric down-conversion in a parallel setup, we observe two-photon interference with high visibility. The high visibility is consistent with complementarity and the absence of which-path information. The observations are explained as the effects of entanglement or equivalently in terms of interfering probability amplitudes and also by the calculation of a second-order field correlation function in the Heisenberg picture. The latter approach brings out explicitly the role of the vacuum fields in the down-conversion at the crystals and in the photon coincidence counting. For comparison, we show that the Hong-Ou-Mandel dip can be explained by the same approach in which the role of the vacuum signal and idler fields, as opposed to entanglement involving vacuum states, is emphasized. We discuss the fundamental limitations of a theory in which these vacuum fields are treated as classical, stochastic fields.}, language = {en} } @article{MenzelHeuerMilonni2019, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Heuer, Axel and Milonni, Peter W.}, title = {Entanglement, Complementarity, and Vacuum Fields in Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion}, series = {Atoms}, volume = {7}, journal = {Atoms}, number = {1}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2218-2004}, doi = {10.3390/atoms7010027}, pages = {14}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Using two crystals for spontaneous parametric down-conversion in a parallel setup, we observe two-photon interference with high visibility. The high visibility is consistent with complementarity and the absence of which-path information. The observations are explained as the effects of entanglement or equivalently in terms of interfering probability amplitudes and also by the calculation of a second-order field correlation function in the Heisenberg picture. The latter approach brings out explicitly the role of the vacuum fields in the down-conversion at the crystals and in the photon coincidence counting. For comparison, we show that the Hong-Ou-Mandel dip can be explained by the same approach in which the role of the vacuum signal and idler fields, as opposed to entanglement involving vacuum states, is emphasized. We discuss the fundamental limitations of a theory in which these vacuum fields are treated as classical, stochastic fields.}, language = {en} } @article{MenzelHeuerPuhlmannetal.2013, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Heuer, Axel and Puhlmann, Dirk and Dechoum, K. and Hillery, M. and Spaehn, M. J. A. and Schleich, W. P.}, title = {A two-photon double-slit experiment}, series = {Journal of modern optics}, volume = {60}, journal = {Journal of modern optics}, number = {1}, publisher = {Routledge, Taylor \& Francis Group}, address = {Abingdon}, issn = {0950-0340}, doi = {10.1080/09500340.2012.746400}, pages = {86 -- 94}, year = {2013}, abstract = {We employ a photon pair created by spontaneous parametric down conversion (SPDC) where the pump laser is in the TEM01 mode to perform a Young's double-slit experiment. The signal photon illuminates the two slits and displays interference fringes in the far-field while the idler photon measured in the near-field in coincidence with the signal photon provides us with which-slit' information. We explain the results of these experiments with the help of an analytical expression for the second-order correlation function derived from an elementary model of SPDC. Our experiment emphasizes the crucial role of the mode function in the quantum theory of radiation.}, language = {en} } @article{MenzelMarxPuhlmannetal.2019, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Marx, Robert and Puhlmann, Dirk and Heuer, Axel and Schleich, Wolfgang}, title = {The photon}, series = {Journal of the Optical Society of America : B, Optical physics}, volume = {36}, journal = {Journal of the Optical Society of America : B, Optical physics}, number = {6}, publisher = {Optical Society of America}, address = {Washington}, issn = {0740-3224}, doi = {10.1364/JOSAB.36.001668}, pages = {1668 -- 1675}, year = {2019}, abstract = {We investigate the role of the spatial mode function in a single-photon experiment designed to demonstrate the principle of complementarity. Our approach employs entangled photons created by spontaneous parametric downconversion from a pump mode in a TEM01 mode together with a double slit. Measuring the interference of the signal photons behind the double slit in coincidence with the entangled idler photons at different positions, we select signal photons of different mode functions. When the signal photons belong to the TEM01-like double-hump mode, we obtain almost perfect visibility of the interference fringes, and no "which slit" information is available in the idler photon detected before the slits. This result is remarkable because the entangled signal and idler photon pairs are created each time in only one of the two intensity humps. However, when we break the symmetry between the two maxima of the signal photon mode structure, the paths through the slits for these additional photons become distinguishable and the visibility vanishes. It is the mode function of the photons selected by the detection system that decides if interference or "which slit" information is accessible in the experiment.}, language = {en} } @article{MenzelOstermeyer1998, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Ostermeyer, Martin}, title = {Fundamental mode determination for guaranteeing diffrraction limited beam quality of lasers with high output powers}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @article{MenzelPuhlmannHeuer2017, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Puhlmann, Dirk and Heuer, Axel}, title = {Complementarity in single photon interference - the role of the mode function and vacuum fields}, series = {Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid}, volume = {13}, journal = {Journal of the European Optical Society-Rapid}, publisher = {Springer}, issn = {1990-2573}, doi = {10.1186/s41476-017-0036-x}, pages = {7}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Background In earlier experiments the role of the vacuum fields could be demonstrated as the source of complementarity with respect to the temporal properties (Heuer et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 114:053601, 2015). Methods Single photon first order interferences of spatially separated regions from the cone structure of spontaneous parametric down conversion allow for analyzing the role of the mode function in quantum optics regarding the complementarity principle. Results Here the spatial coherence properties of these vacuum fields are demonstrated as the physical reason for complementarity in these single photon quantum optical experiments. These results are directly connected to the mode picture in classical optics. Conclusion The properties of the involved vacuum fields selected via the measurement process are the physical background of the complementarity principle in quantum optics.}, language = {en} } @misc{MenzelPuhlmannHeuer2017, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Puhlmann, Dirk and Heuer, Axel}, title = {Complementarity in single photon interference - the role of the mode function and vacuum fields}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-395210}, pages = {7}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Background In earlier experiments the role of the vacuum fields could be demonstrated as the source of complementarity with respect to the temporal properties (Heuer et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 114:053601, 2015). Methods Single photon first order interferences of spatially separated regions from the cone structure of spontaneous parametric down conversion allow for analyzing the role of the mode function in quantum optics regarding the complementarity principle. Results Here the spatial coherence properties of these vacuum fields are demonstrated as the physical reason for complementarity in these single photon quantum optical experiments. These results are directly connected to the mode picture in classical optics. Conclusion The properties of the involved vacuum fields selected via the measurement process are the physical background of the complementarity principle in quantum optics.}, language = {en} } @article{MenzelPuhlmannHeueretal.2012, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Puhlmann, Dirk and Heuer, Axel and Schleich, Wolfgang P.}, title = {Wave-particle dualism and complementarity unraveled by a different mode}, series = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America}, volume = {109}, journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America}, number = {24}, publisher = {National Acad. of Sciences}, address = {Washington}, issn = {0027-8424}, doi = {10.1073/pnas.1201271109}, pages = {9314 -- 9319}, year = {2012}, abstract = {The precise knowledge of one of two complementary experimental outcomes prevents us from obtaining complete information about the other one. This formulation of Niels Bohr's principle of complementarity when applied to the paradigm of wave-particle dualism-that is, to Young's double-slit experiment-implies that the information about the slit through which a quantum particle has passed erases interference. In the present paper we report a double-slit experiment using two photons created by spontaneous parametric down-conversion where we observe interference in the signal photon despite the fact that we have located it in one of the slits due to its entanglement with the idler photon. This surprising aspect of complementarity comes to light by our special choice of the TEM01 pump mode. According to quantum field theory the signal photon is then in a coherent superposition of two distinct wave vectors giving rise to interference fringes analogous to two mechanical slits.}, language = {en} } @article{MenzelRaabLorenzetal.2000, author = {Menzel, Ralf and Raab, Volker and Lorenz, Dieter and Heuer, Axel}, title = {Efficient phase conjugating mirror with a low threshold in a tapered optical fiber}, year = {2000}, language = {en} } @article{MittlerLorenzMenzel1999, author = {Mittler, Kay and Lorenz, Dieter and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Time resolved emission spectra of a broadband ns-laser with 0.5 W average output power used as light source for the coherence radar}, year = {1999}, language = {en} } @article{MittlerLorenzMenzel1999, author = {Mittler, Kay and Lorenz, Dieter and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Time-resolved measurements of the spectra of a broadband laser used as light source for the coherence radar}, year = {1999}, language = {en} } @article{MittlerLorenzMenzel1999, author = {Mittler, Kay and Lorenz, Dieter and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Broadband operation of a gain-switched Ti:sapphire laser for measurements with the coherence radar}, issn = {0277-786X}, year = {1999}, language = {en} } @article{MittlerOstermeyerHeueretal.1997, author = {Mittler, Kay and Ostermeyer, Martin and Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Longitudinal mode structure of Nd-lasers with phase conjugating mirrors based on stimulated Brillouin scattering in different materials}, year = {1997}, language = {en} } @article{NiebuhrZinkJechowetal.2015, author = {Niebuhr, Mario and Zink, Christof and Jechow, Andreas and Heuer, Axel and Glebov, Leonid B. and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Mode stabilization of a laterally structured broad area diode laser using an external volume Bragg grating}, series = {Optics express : the international electronic journal of optics}, volume = {23}, journal = {Optics express : the international electronic journal of optics}, number = {9}, publisher = {Optical Society of America}, address = {Washington}, issn = {1094-4087}, doi = {10.1364/OE.23.012394}, pages = {12394 -- 12400}, year = {2015}, abstract = {An external volume Bragg grating (VBG) is used for transverse and longitudinal mode stabilization of a broad area diode laser (BAL) with an on-chip transverse Bragg resonance (TBR) grating. The internal TBR grating defines a transverse low-loss mode at a specific propagation angle inside the BAL. Selection of the TBR mode was realized via the angular geometry of an external resonator assembly consisting of the TBR BAL and a feedback element. A feedback mirror provides near diffraction limited and spectral narrow output in the TBR mode albeit requiring an intricate alignment procedure. If feedback is provided via a VBG, adjustment proves to be far less critical and higher output powers were achieved. Moreover, additional modulation in the far field distribution became discernible allowing for a better study of the TBR concept. (C) 2015 Optical Society of America}, language = {en} } @article{OstermeyerHeuerMenzel1996, author = {Ostermeyer, Martin and Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Q-switching of Nd-lasers with high repetition rates by SBS phase conjugation}, year = {1996}, language = {en} } @article{OstermeyerHeuerMenzel1998, author = {Ostermeyer, Martin and Heuer, Axel and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {27 Watt average output power with 1.2*DL beam quality from a single rod Nd:YAG-Laser with phase conjugating SBS- mirror}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @article{OstermeyerHeuerWatermannetal.1996, author = {Ostermeyer, Martin and Heuer, Axel and Watermann, V. and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Single rod Nd:laser with phase conjugating SBS-mirror and large transversal mode for average output powers above 20 Watts}, year = {1996}, language = {en} } @article{OstermeyerHeuerWatermannetal.1996, author = {Ostermeyer, Martin and Heuer, Axel and Watermann, V. and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {Resonators with phase conjugating SBS-mirror for solid state lasers with high output powers}, year = {1996}, language = {en} } @article{OstermeyerHodgsonMenzel1998, author = {Ostermeyer, Martin and Hodgson, N. and Menzel, Ralf}, title = {High-power, fundamental mode Nd:YALO laser using a phase-conjugate resonator based on SBS}, year = {1998}, language = {en} } @book{OstermeyerKappeMenzeletal.2005, author = {Ostermeyer, Martin and Kappe, Philip and Menzel, Ralf and Sommer, S. and Dausinger, Friedrich}, title = {Laser drilling in thin materials with bursts of ns-pulses generated by stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS)}, year = {2005}, abstract = {A passively Q-switched laser with a nonlinear mirror on the basis of stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS), generates bursts of pulses with a few 10 ns pulse duration and a separation between 20-90 mu s. Percussion drilling and trepanning are performed in different materials with 1 mm thickness. The optimum parameter set of these pulse trains with regard to the burr height and ablation rate is investigated. Differences in the processing results between single pulse and multi pulse structures are discussed. In addition the laser allowed for transiently mode locked operation. Results for mode locked and merely Q-switched operation were compared}, language = {en} } @article{OstermeyerKappeMenzeletal.2005, author = {Ostermeyer, Martin and Kappe, Philip and Menzel, Ralf and Wulfmeyer, Volker}, title = {Diode-pumped Nd : YAG master oscillator power amplifier with high pulse energy, excellent beam quality, and frequency-stabilized master oscillator as a basis for a next-generation lidar system}, issn = {0003-6935}, year = {2005}, abstract = {In the original publication [Ostermeyer et al., Appl. Opt., 44, 582-590 (2005)], Fig. 5 appeared twice as Figs. 4 and 5. This inaccuracy is corrected here. (c) 2005 Optical Society of America}, language = {en} }