High-Gain Backward Lasing in Air

Abstract

Focused ultraviolet light creates a distant “lasing spark” in air that can then be used for remote detection.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 28, 2011
Source ID
10.1126/science.1199492

Entities

People

  • Arthur Dogariu
  • James Bret Michael
  • Marlan Scully
  • Richard B. Miles

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • Princeton University

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics