• DocumentCode
    1081225
  • Title

    Stark tuning of the atomic vapor quantum counter

  • Author

    Gelbwachs, Jerry A. ; Klein, Christopher F. ; Wessel, John E.

  • Author_Institution
    The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Volume
    16
  • Issue
    2
  • fYear
    1980
  • fDate
    2/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    137
  • Lastpage
    142
  • Abstract
    The atomic vapor quantum counter (AVQC) offers the potential for efficient upconversion of narrow-band IR radiation. This paper explores wavelength tuning of the AVQC by the application of an electric field (Stark effect). Model calculations indicate the Stark effect in combination with the proper selection of IR transitions in the atomic vapor can yield continuous tuning across the entire 2-20 \\mu m spectral region. Experimental results near 10 μm have demonstrated over 23 cm-1tuning on a single potassium vapor transition. Thirteen CO2laser wavelengths were scanned in this fashion.
  • Keywords
    Infrared detectors; Infrared frequency conversion; Potassium materials/devices; Stark effect; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Counting circuits; Infrared detectors; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Laser tuning; Narrowband; Radiation detectors; Stark effect;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0018-9197
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/JQE.1980.1070452
  • Filename
    1070452
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1081225