DocumentCode :
1104317
Title :
Lasing in N2 O and CO2 isotope mixtures pumped by blackbody radiation
Author :
Sirota, J.M. ; Christiansen, Walter H.
Author_Institution :
Universtiy of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Volume :
21
Issue :
11
fYear :
1985
fDate :
11/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
1777
Lastpage :
1781
Abstract :
The use of N2 O and CO2 isotopes as active species for a blackbody radiation pumped laser has been experimentally demonstrated and theoretically analyzed. The results obtained for mixtures containing N2 O,13C16O2 , and12C18O2 are presented. For the first time, continuous lasing action with blackbody radiation pumping has been obtained for this species. Two active species mixtures were tested, obtaining up to a 100 percent increase in output power due to 
transfer. A simple model was developed and gain calculations are presented.
transfer. A simple model was developed and gain calculations are presented.Keywords :
CW lasers; Carbon dioxide lasers; Gas lasers; Nitrogen materials/devices; Absorption; Cooling; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Optical pumping; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Solar radiation; Testing;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1985.1072593
Filename :
1072593
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