DocumentCode :
1081225
Title :
Stark tuning of the atomic vapor quantum counter
Author :
Gelbwachs, Jerry A. ; Klein, Christopher F. ; Wessel, John E.
Author_Institution :
The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
fYear :
1980
fDate :
2/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
137
Lastpage :
142
Abstract :
The atomic vapor quantum counter (AVQC) offers the potential for efficient upconversion of narrow-band IR radiation. This paper explores wavelength tuning of the AVQC by the application of an electric field (Stark effect). Model calculations indicate the Stark effect in combination with the proper selection of IR transitions in the atomic vapor can yield continuous tuning across the entire 
m spectral region. Experimental results near 10 μm have demonstrated over 23 cm-1tuning on a single potassium vapor transition. Thirteen CO2 laser wavelengths were scanned in this fashion.
m spectral region. Experimental results near 10 μm have demonstrated over 23 cm-1tuning on a single potassium vapor transition. Thirteen COKeywords :
Infrared detectors; Infrared frequency conversion; Potassium materials/devices; Stark effect; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Counting circuits; Infrared detectors; Laser modes; Laser transitions; Laser tuning; Narrowband; Radiation detectors; Stark effect;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1980.1070452
Filename :
1070452
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