Title :
Tunable Cerenkov lasers
Author :
Walsh, John E. ; Murphy, James B.
Author_Institution :
Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA
fDate :
8/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The concept of a tunable Cerenkov laser is introduced and expressions for the operating wavelength and stimulated emission rate are developed. Emphasis is on the development of criteria which must be met if tunable far-infrared device operation is to be achieved.
Keywords :
Cerenkov radiation; Free electron lasers; Infrared lasers; Laser tuning; Submillimeter-wave lasers; Dielectrics; Electron beams; Free electron lasers; Laser beams; Laser modes; Mirrors; Optical coupling; Slabs; Stimulated emission; Tunable circuits and devices;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1982.1071696
