Title :
The dependence of Raman gain on pump laser bandwidth
Author :
Trutna, William R., Jr. ; Park, Yong Kwan ; Byer, Robert L.
Author_Institution :
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The dependence of Raman gain upon laser bandwidth is analyzed in terms of a set of coupled mode equations. The analysis predicts that the Raman gain is independent of pump laser bandwidth within limitations set by dispersion in the Raman medium. These results are verified for rotational and vibrational transitions in H2using a variable bandwidth Nd:YAG laser.
Keywords :
Gas lasers; Raman lasers; Bandwidth; Equations; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Laser theory; Laser transitions; Polarization; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission; Vibrations;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1979.1070054
