| Alternative title | Improved cw lasers in the 11-13-µm wavelength region produced by optically pumping NH3 |
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| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.25.000086 |
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| Author | Search for: Siemsen, K. J.1; Search for: Reid, J.; Search for: Danagher, D. J. |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Abstract | An improved technique for creating gain in the ν₂ band of NH₃ by optically pumping mixtures of NH₃ in N₂ is described. Conventional (<10-W power) cw CO₂ lasers were used to pump both ¹⁴NH₃ and ¹⁵NH₃. Lasing was obtained on more than thirty NH₃ transitions in the 11–13-μm region, with a maximum output power of 1.2 W and conversion efficiencies as high as 17%. A simple rate equation model is used to explain the inversion mechanism. |
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| Publication date | 1986-01-01 |
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| Publisher | OSA |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| Identifier | NRC-INMS-2384 |
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| NRC number | NRCC-24975 |
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| NPARC number | 8896811 |
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| Record identifier | e5232e4f-4a51-4349-b3cd-820382e728dc |
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| Record created | 2009-04-22 |
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| Record modified | 2020-03-17 |
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