An optically pumped semiconductor laser includes an active ring-resonator having
two or more optically pumped semiconductor (OPS) structures each including a mirror-structure
and a multilayer gain-structure. The mirror-structures serve as fold mirrors for
the resonator axis. An optically nonlinear crystal may be included in the ring-resonator
for generating second-harmonic radiation from fundamental radiation generated in
the resonator. Another optically nonlinear crystal may be provided for generating
third-harmonic or fourth-harmonic radiation from the second-harmonic radiation.
In one example, including a third-harmonic generating crystal, a passive ring-resonator
partially coaxial with the active ring-resonator is provided for circulating second-harmonic
radiation to provide resonant amplification of the second-harmonic radiation for
enhancing third-harmonic conversion. Apparatus for automatically maintaining the
passive ring-resonator in a resonant condition for the second-harmonic radiation
is disclosed.