Recent Advances in Crystalline Raman Lasers and Their Applications

Dear Colleagues,

There has been a rapid progression in interest in crystalline Raman lasers over the last 15 years. This interest has largely been driven on two fronts, the first being the desire to generate novel laser wavelengths to enable new laser applications; and the second being the explosion in crystal growth/fabrications techniques, resulting in new Raman-active crystals of high optical quality.  Coupled with these two driving forces has been the quest to understand the interesting and sometimes subtle physics that underpins the operation of this class of laser, with theoretical and experimental studies continuing to provide important insight and inform new research directions. Novel laser architectures have been implemented, leading to enhanced performance at a diverse range of wavelengths, novel modes of operation, and enhanced laser performance with regard to output powers and efficiency, and spectral characteristics such as tunability and narrow linewidth.

Crystalline Raman lasers are practical and efficient devices with excellent potential for use in a broad range of scientific and industrial endeavors. The potential for such impact has already been demonstrated in fields such as ophthalmology, dermatology, biomedical science and remote sensing.

The aim of this special issue is to highlight recent developments within the field of crystalline Raman lasers, along with their applications. We invite you, our colleagues in academia and industry, to help promote the awareness of this class of laser, and to stimulate new research and application opportunities. Accepted contributions will include those based on novel crystalline Raman laser designs, new Raman crystals, insights into Raman laser physics, and applications of crystalline Raman lasers.

Dr. Andrew Lee
Prof. Helen Pask
Dr. Quan Sheng
Guest Editors

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