Compact Hg II laser excited by a transverse electron beam glow discharge
Abstract
CW laser action at an output power of 6 mW has been obtained on the 6149.5 A transition of Hg II, using a 10 cm long transverse electron beam glow discharge. Beam energies are typically 1 keV. Laser tube design, discharge characteristics, and laser output power are reported.
- Publication:
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Pub Date:
- October 1983
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1983IJQE...19.1485R
- Keywords:
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- Continuous Wave Lasers;
- Electron Pumping;
- Glow Discharges;
- Laser Outputs;
- Mercury Vapor;
- Metal Vapor Lasers;
- Electron Beams;
- Metal Ions;
- Pressure Effects;
- Vapor Pressure;
- Volt-Ampere Characteristics;
- Lasers and Masers