AOM with DPSS lasers?

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11-04-2008, 04:21
Stuka

AOM with DPSS lasers?

I'll admit up front -
I know nothing about AOM/PCAOM's, so this is a noob-level inquiry! :o

Over on the "Holiday Laser Projector" thread (http://www.photonlexicon.com/forums/...ead.php?t=5770), an interesting side discussion has started that mentions using an AOM with a DPSS laser. Makes me wonder - could this be a solution for the modulation response mismatch & "jellybeaning" I seem to be having with my 400mw 532nm CNI laser in my RGB projector?

I'm hoping someone who really knows AOM's/PCAOM's could chime in here with some "noob-level" info. Basically, I'm wondering about feasability, pros, cons, costs, etc., and any other related advice you're willing to toss my way!

Thanks!

Randy
11-04-2008, 05:08
Anthony

i'm no expert.. im an a noob myself.
But i think you don't want a AOM because you lose alot of power (20%??) when using one.
11-04-2008, 05:28
JeroenVDV

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Originally Posted by Anthony

i'm no expert.. im an a noob myself.
But i think you don't want a AOM because you lose alot of power (20%??) when using one.

But modulation is WAY faster then with DPSS direct modulation (>100hz). Plus the jellybeaning-problems etc. are not there anymore (and module has more stable temperature, etc.).
11-04-2008, 05:30
300EVIL

Hey Randy,
Here's a thread that may help answer some of your questions.

http://photonlexicon.com/forums/show...ght=dpss+pcaom
11-04-2008, 05:45
Stuka

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Originally Posted by 300EVIL

Hey Randy,
Here's a thread that may help answer some of your questions.

http://photonlexicon.com/forums/show...ght=dpss+pcaom

Good info in that thread you linked to -

Thanks, Adam!

Hmm...
Anybody got a good, inexpensive, complete AOM they want to sell that would work with 532nm? :)
11-04-2008, 07:31
mixedgas

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Originally Posted by Stuka

Good info in that thread you linked to -

Thanks, Adam!

Hmm...
Anybody got a good, inexpensive, complete AOM they want to sell that would work with 532nm? :)

yeah, I've got two of them surplus to my needs. PM me.

Steve
11-04-2008, 07:52
James Lehman

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Originally Posted by mixedgas

yeah, I've got two of them surplus to my needs. PM me.

Steve

You twerp! I thought I had dibs!

James. :)
11-04-2008, 08:18
mixedgas

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Originally Posted by James Lehman

You twerp! I thought I had dibs!

James. :)

You dont know how many I have

Steve
11-05-2008, 07:16
Stuka

Steve - PM sent :)