DocumentCode
2284714
Title
CO laser for precision frequency measurements in the mid infrared
Author
Siemsen, K.J. ; Madej, A.A.
Author_Institution
Inst. of Nat. Meas. Stand., Nat. Res. Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
fYear
2002
fDate
16-21 June 2002
Firstpage
478
Lastpage
479
Abstract
Novel features in the design of a CW CO laser are described. The laser system allows selection of a large number of individual laser frequencies with sufficient stability to be used in precise frequency interval measurements in the 50 THz range. This system will be used to bridge the frequency gap between the NRC strontium ion standard and a stabilized commercial 1.5 /spl mu/m laser.
Keywords
frequency standards; gas lasers; infrared sources; infrared spectra; laser frequency stability; laser variables measurement; organic compounds; 1.5 micron; 50 THz; CW CO laser systems; NRC strontium ion standard; Sr; individual laser frequency selection; laser system stability; longitudinal gas discharge CO laser; mid infrared precision frequency measurements; precise frequency interval measurements; Electron tubes; Extraterrestrial measurements; Frequency measurement; Gas lasers; Gratings; Ice; Laser modes; Laser stability; Laser transitions; Laser tuning;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Precision Electromagnetic Measurements, 2002. Conference Digest 2002 Conference on
Conference_Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7242-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/CPEM.2002.1034930
Filename
1034930
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