A wavelength conversion apparatus capable of stably providing high output
harmonic laser light is provided. The wavelength conversion apparatus
comprises an end pump fiber laser 3 containing a laser activating
substance, and including a reflecting surface at one end thereof and a
fiber grating in the vicinity of the reflecting surface; an excitation
laser light source 1 for outputting excitation laser light; an excitation
laser light introduction section 4 for introducing the excitation laser
light from the excitation laser light source to the fiber laser; a
wavelength conversion element 5 for converting a fundamental wave
generated by the fiber laser to a harmonic; and a rear reflecting surface
6 located outside the fiber laser and forming a laser cavity together
with the fiber grating.