Abstract
An analysis of broadband dye laser spectral noise is presented. Particular reference is given to the effect of such noise on broadband single-pulse CARS spectra. A simple theory which accurately predicts both dye laser and CARS spectral noise is presented. Methods for reducing CARS spectral noise are identified and discussed. A laser geometry based on a corner cube resonator is examined which significantly reduces dye laser noise.
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D. A. Greenhalgh and S. T. Whittley, "Mode noise in broadband CARS spectroscopy: erratum," Appl. Opt. 26, 768-768 (1987)https://opg.optica.org/ao/abstract.cfm?uri=ao-26-5-768
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