Abstract
Laser action from barium vapor has been investigated using small-scale (20-40 cm-3) high-repetition-rate discharge-heated and low-repetition-rate externally-heated devices. Strongest output occurs at 1.13, 1.50, and 2.55 μm, with weaker emission at 2.92 and 4.72 μm. The range of discharge conditions for which laser action occurs at these wavelengths is described and the temporal occurrence of laser output is presented. The implications of this study to the future development of barium lasers are considered.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5545-5554 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1992 |