HOLOGRAM WAVELENGTH SELECTOR FOR DYE LASERS

A new type of wavelength selector for dye lasers is proposed. It consists of a holographically produced dielectric grating which is backed by a reflecting layer. Gratings of 2300, 3300, and 3700 lines/mm were recorded in dichromated gelatine and tested in an exciplex umbelliferone laser tuning from 3910 to 5670 A.