A simple and efficient optically pumped NH 3 laser system
Abstract
A simple arrangement for optical pumping of gases by a TEA CO 2 laser is described. Tested for NH 3, external efficiencies of ∼17% were obtained; close to the theoretical limit of the system.
- Publication:
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Optics Communications
- Pub Date:
- September 1980
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0030-4018(80)90413-7
- Bibcode:
- 1980OptCo..34..445H
- Keywords:
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- Ammonia;
- Gas Lasers;
- Laser Pumping;
- Optical Pumping;
- Carbon Dioxide Lasers;
- Laser Outputs;
- Lasers and Masers