Optically Pumped Laser
Abstract
The report describes experimental and theoretical studies of a new technique for pumping high-pressure electric-discharge lasers. Diffuse discharges in mixtures of He/N2 and He/N2/Ar at electron densities in excess of 10 to the 15th power/cc and pressures of 15 atm were obtained. Calculations for a He/Xe mixture operating on the 1730A transition in molecular Xe show efficiencies for conversion from the 10.6 micrometer field into the uv radiation field in excess of 60%. Kinetic studies of the excimer energy transfer in He/Ar/ N2 mixtures are described along with new pumping configurations which will allow operation with a uv optical cavity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 10, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0787497
Entities
People
- Robert T. Brown
Organizations
- United Technologies Corporation