Title :
Solid-state random lasers: small size, broad variety
Author_Institution :
Center for Mater. Res., Norfolk State Univ., USA
Abstract :
The paper reviews the history and the state of the art of random lasers, simplest miniature sources of stimulated emission without cavity.
Keywords :
powders; solid lasers; spectral line narrowing; stimulated emission; miniature sources; random lasers; solid-state lasers; spectral line narrowing; stimulated emission; Frequency; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Laser theory; Particle scattering; Powders; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Solid state circuits; Stimulated emission;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.237951