10.6 Micron Parametric Frequency Converter
Abstract
The first observation of resonantly-enhanced Stark-induced two-photon mixing in a gas was previously reported on this program. Parametric single sideband generation in N(14)H2D at the difference frequency of 10.6 micrometers and 4 GHz microwave radiation was described. During this reporting period, exact confirmation of the theoretical prediction of conversion efficiency versus gas pressure was established by new precision measurements of the N(14)H2D absorption linewidth versus pressure. Two new parametric converter systems that promise increased parametric gain and conversion efficiency (several times to two orders of magnitude) have been identified. These are: (1) the C(12)O2(16) P(26) laser line and 2.15 GHz microwave radiation resonating with the Stark tuned vibrational-rotational transitions of N(15)H2D and (2) the isotopic C(13) O2(16) R(18) laser line and 26.378 GHz microwave radiation resonating with N(14) H3. The basis for the increased gain is described.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 30, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA028806
Entities
People
- C. K. Asawa
- R. L. Abrams
- T. K. Plant
Organizations
- HRL Laboratories