A High Power Green Laser

Authors

Bonnie J. McLaughlin, Brigham Young University
Dr. Scott Bergeson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

green lasers, calcium low temperatures, heat sink, wavelength

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

High power green lasers are used extensively in laboratories for numerous applications. The cost for commercial green lasers is around $60,000. When I was searching for a research project for my senior thesis for my BS in Physics, Dr. Bergeson proposed I build a green laser for use in the experiments of the Atomic Molecular and Optical (AMO) research group. The laser was designed to pump other lasers with specific wavelengths for studying calcium at extremely low temperatures. We had also hoped to form a kit for building such lasers.

Recommended Citation

McLaughlin, Bonnie J. and Bergeson, Dr. Scott (2014) "A High Power Green Laser," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1278.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1278