Title :
Spectroscopy of ion lasers
Author :
Bridges, William B A ; Chester, Arthur N.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Research Lab., Malibu, CA, USA
fDate :
5/1/1965 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A brief review of the history of laser oscillation in gaseous ions is given, including a tabulation of wavelengths, classifications, and references for the 230 reported ion laser transitions. Selection rules and excitation mechanisms yielding oscillation are discussed.
Keywords :
Argon; Atomic beams; Bridges; Gas lasers; Gases; History; Laser excitation; Laser transitions; Mercury (metals); Spectroscopy;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1965.1072184
