Optically pumped FIR perturbation laser

David D. Skatrud

doi:10.1117/12.2301589

1 December 1990 Optically pumped FIR perturbation laser

David D. Skatrud

Proceedings Volume 1514, 15th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves; 15144Z (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2301589
Event: 15th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 1990, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

It may be possible to construct a new class of FIR gas lasers based on IR optical pumping of perturbation-allowed FIR transitions. They would be restricted to neither the low pressures required for OPFIR laser operation nor to the dearth of molecules with the chemical robustness required for discharge- pumped perturbation lasers. Salient features, including potential increases in laser efficiency, are presented and several candidate systems are discussed.

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David D. Skatrud "Optically pumped FIR perturbation laser", Proc. SPIE 1514, 15th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 15144Z (1 December 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2301589

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