Title :
CW silver ion laser with electron beam excitation
Author :
Wernsman, B. ; Prabhuram, T. ; Lewis, K. ; Gonzalez, F. ; Villagran, M. ; Rocca, J.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Colorado State Univ., Ft. Collins, CO, USA
Abstract :
A continuous-wave (CW) laser power of 140 mW was obtained in the 840.39-nm transition of Ag II by electron-beam excitation. The electron-beam excited metal-vapor ion laser is capable of operating using metals with high vaporization temperatures, and is of interest for generation of CW coherent radiation in th 220-260-nm spectral region.<>
Keywords :
electron beam applications; ion lasers; silver; 140 mW; 220 to 260 nm; 840.39 nm; Ag/sup +/ laser; CW laser; electron-beam excitation; high vaporization temperatures; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Charge transfer; Electron beams; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Laser transitions; Plasma temperature; Power lasers; Silver;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
