Title :
Intrinsic gigahertz modulation of photolytic iodine lasers
Author :
Nicholson, J.W. ; Bienfang, J. ; Rudolph, W. ; Hager, G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM, USA
fDate :
3/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A photolytic iodine laser is shown to have a 13.59-GHz modulation in the laser radiation when simultaneous lasing of two hyperfine transitions is obtained. The necessary gain tuning required to achieve dual-line lasing is accomplished through the use of a magnetic field. In addition, we investigate the possibility of using a nonlinear mirror to increase the gain coupling between the two transitions
Keywords :
Zeeman effect; chemical lasers; hyperfine structure; iodine; laser mirrors; laser transitions; laser tuning; magneto-optical modulation; optical harmonic generation; 13.59 GHz; CF3I; COIL; I; dual-line lasing; gain coupling; gain tuning; intrinsic gigahertz modulation; iodotrifluoromethane; laser radiation; magnetic field; nonlinear mirror; photolytic iodine lasers; two hyperfine transitions; Atomic beams; Chemical lasers; Frequency; Gas lasers; Laser radar; Laser transitions; Laser tuning; Magnetic fields; Optical modulation; Pump lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
