Radio-frequency Stark tuning of optically pumped far-infrared lasers
Abstract
The rf Stark-field-induced splitting of the gain profile of the 1222-micron (C-13)H3F optically pumped far-infrared (OPFIR) laser transition has been monitored directly. The resulting data are found to be in good agreement with ac Stark theory. Comparison with dc Stark tuning techniques shows that the rf Stark effect possesses a number of attractive attributes for frequency tuning CW OPFIR lasers, including significant increases in the tuning range and straightforward implementation.
- Publication:
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Optics Letters
- Pub Date:
- May 1985
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1985OptL...10..215S
- Keywords:
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- Infrared Lasers;
- Lasing;
- Optical Pumping;
- Radio Frequencies;
- Stark Effect;
- Tunable Lasers;
- Amplitude Modulation;
- Continuous Wave Lasers;
- Far Infrared Radiation;
- Frequency Modulation;
- Phase Locked Systems;
- Power Gain;
- Raman Spectra;
- Waveguide Lasers;
- Lasers and Masers