Atomic Laser Action in Rare Gas-SF6 Mixtures,
Abstract
Pulsed laser action was observed on a total of seven laser transitions in Ar, one of which has not been previously reported. In pure Ar, only one transition was observed; however, the other six transitions were observed to lase simultaneously upon the addition of SF6 to the discharge in Ar. These six transitions form a highly coupled system between three upper (3d) and three lower (4p) levels of the Ar. The addition of less than 0.2 Torr SF6 to 49 Torr He results in lasing on the F(I) transition at 0.7129 micrometers. However, the addition of several Torr SF6 to 49 Torr He produces an unidentified oscillation at 2.639 micrometers. These last two transitions have also been observed to lase in He-NF3, He-CF4, and He-PF3 mixtures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 28, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA005706
Entities
People
- David G. Sutton
- Luis Galvan
- Pierre R. Valenzuela
- Steven N. Suchard
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation