Title :
Ortho-deuterium Raman laser using the S0(2) rotational transition in the mid-infrared region
Author :
Takasaki, Takuya ; Suda, Akira ; Sato, Kazumi ; Shinozaki, Tatsuya ; Nagasaka, Keigo ; Tashiro, Hideo
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Sci. Univ. of Tokyo, Japan
fDate :
12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Based on a calculation for the Raman gain coefficient of the S0(2) transition in ortho-D2, we have demonstrated the generation of first Stokes waves in the 15-16-μm spectral region. Use of ortho-D enriched by a catalytic converter enabled us to realize efficient conversion at room temperature. Stokes energies as high as 400 mJ were obtained
Keywords :
Raman lasers; deuterium; gas lasers; infrared sources; infrared spectra; laser transitions; nonlinear optics; rotational states; 15 to 16 mum; 400 mJ; D2; IR laser transitions; Raman gain coefficient; S0(2) rotational transition; S0(2) transition; Stokes energies; catalytic converter; efficient conversion; first Stokes waves; laser thermal factors; mid-infrared region; nonlinear optics; ortho-D; ortho-D2 Raman laser; ortho-deuterium Raman laser; room temperature; Chemical lasers; Exhaust systems; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Laser transitions; Laser tuning; Pump lasers; Raman scattering; Stimulated emission; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
