DocumentCode :
1076492
Title :
Far-infrared lasing in ruby
Author :
Lawandy, Nabil M.
Author_Institution :
Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Volume :
15
Issue :
6
fYear :
1979
fDate :
6/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
401
Lastpage :
403
Abstract :
The feasibility of submillimeter wavelength (870 GHz) lasing in Al2 O3 is discussed. The proposed scheme is based on the pumping of the 
level of ruby via a ruby laser operating on its R2 line. Lasing is expected on the 
transition of the split2 
level.
level of ruby via a ruby laser operating on its R transition of the split2 level.Keywords :
Ruby lasers; Submillimeter-wave lasers; Finite impulse response filter; Gas lasers; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Magnetic fields; Masers; Optical pumping; Optical scattering; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1979.1070023
Filename :
1070023
Link To Document :
