DocumentCode
1055511
Title
Observations of anomalous gain coefficients in TEA double-discharge CO2 lasers
Author
Singer, Sidney
Author_Institution
University of Calfornia, Los Alamos, NM, USA
Volume
10
Issue
11
fYear
1974
fDate
11/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
829
Lastpage
831
Abstract
Direct measurements of the gain coefficient of a TEA double-discharge CO2 laser versus wavelength show that while the overall wavelength dependence is in good agreement with that predicted from the model wherein the rotational levels are in thermal equilibrium, 
in the 10.4-μm band and 
in the 9.4-μm band have a gain coefficient that is ∼10-percent high. These results are interpreted as evidence for stimulated emission from "hot bands" by these laser lines. Other transitions in these two bands should also exhibit gain coefficients that have been enhanced to a lesser degree.
in the 10.4-μm band and in the 9.4-μm band have a gain coefficient that is ∼10-percent high. These results are interpreted as evidence for stimulated emission from "hot bands" by these laser lines. Other transitions in these two bands should also exhibit gain coefficients that have been enhanced to a lesser degree.Keywords
Atmospheric measurements; Choppers; Gain measurement; Gas lasers; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Oscillators; Probes; Rotation measurement; Stimulated emission;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/JQE.1974.1068110
Filename
1068110
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