Title :
A Cerenkov microlaser
Author :
Fisch, E. ; Henning, Albert K. ; Walsh, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Dartmouth Coll., Hanover, NH, USA
fDate :
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A Cerenkov microlaser (CML) is proposed. The device uses an electron beam and a semiconducting-film-loaded open, quasi-optical resonator to produce coherent, electromagnetic radiation at submillimeter and far-infrared wavelengths. General expressions for the tuning, gain, and constraints due to beam quality are used, together with optical and material considerations to establish operating characteristics
Keywords :
Cherenkov radiation; free electron lasers; laser tuning; masers; submillimetre wave devices; Cerenkov microlaser; beam quality; coherent electromagnetic radiation; constraints; electron beam; far-infrared wavelengths; free electron laser; gain; general expressions; operating characteristics; semiconductor film loaded open quasi-optical resonator; submillimeter wavelengths; tuning; Conductive films; Dielectric constant; Dielectric materials; Electron beams; Optical films; Optical resonators; Optical surface waves; Semiconductivity; Semiconductor films; Semiconductor materials;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
