EFFECTS OF A STATIC MAGNETIC FIELD ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A HELIUM-NEON LASER.

Abstract

The application of even modest magnetic fields to the amplifying material in the helium-neon laser profoundly modifies the operational characteristics of the laser. The magnetic field introduces a Faraday effect and a Zeeman effect. Both of these effects tend to reduce the power output of the laser. A simple theory is set forth which describes the impact of these effects on the output. The experimental work which was carried out with a laser oscillating at a wavelength of 6328 A is generally in agreement with the theory. An attempt is made to explain some observed deviations from the expected results. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0601694

Entities

People

  • Paul Fenster

Organizations

  • New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Faraday Effect
  • Helium Neon Lasers
  • Lasers
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Zeeman Effect

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy