Title :
Microwave-excited ionized argon laser
Author :
Paik, S.F. ; Creedon, J.E.
Abstract :
A spectroscopic study of a microwave-excited argon discharge showed that the emission spectrum is rich in Ar+lines, suggesting a possibility of attaining laser action in microwave discharges. Laser action was observed in a modified TR tube configuration in a discharge tube of relatively large diameter. The average RF power absorbed in the plasma was less than 20 W.
Keywords :
Argon; Electromagnetic heating; Electron tubes; Fault location; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Masers; Pump lasers; Radio frequency; Spectroscopy;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1968.6808
