Discovery of New Lasers.
Abstract
The purpose of the investigation is to evaluate the potential of using electronically excited alkali metal atoms for a new chemical laser which would operate at wavelengths less than 2.2 micrometers. The study concentrated on the reaction of certain alkali metals (cesium and rubidium) with appropriate halogens (fluorine and chlorine). These reaction systems show promise of producing population inversions in the upper electronic states of the alkali metal atoms (based on their exothermicities and upon early work of Polanyi with the Na/Cl2 system).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 28, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0772001
Entities
People
- Lawrence H. Hall