Problems of the Gamma Ray Laser.

Abstract

This report is addressed to the problem of the state-of-the-art of gamma ray laser development. It is intended to identify the various disciplines and specific research areas which can best contribute to resolving the question of 'graser' feasibility. Topics discussed include the following: The basic mechanisms of laser action; Gamma ray emission from nuclear isomers; The resonance cross section; Nonresonant absorption; Photon kinetics; Inhomogeneous line breadths; Problems of pumping.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA006197

Entities

People

  • George C. Baldwin

Organizations

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Emission
  • Gamma Ray Lasers
  • Gamma Rays
  • Kinetics
  • Lasers
  • Nuclear Isomers
  • Resonance

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Solar Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers