Spectroscopic Investigation of Materials for Frequency Agile Laser Systems.

Abstract

This research involves the use of laser spectroscopy techniques such as four-wave mixing, multiphoton absorption, time-resolved site-selection spectroscopy, and holography to characterize dynamical optical processes such as energy transfer, exciton migration, radiation less relaxation, and the photorefractive effect. In addition, a significant effort was spent in the synthesis and characterization of new types of materials for tunable laser applications. The materials investigated include alexandrite, titanium doped sapphire, lithium niobate, neodymium pentaphosphate, rhodium doped rubidium calcium fluoride, manganese silicate, and neodymium doped garnet crystals and glasses. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA151731

Entities

People

  • R. C. Powell

Organizations

  • Oklahoma State University–Stillwater

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crystal Structure
  • Dye Lasers
  • Electro-Optics
  • Energy Transfer
  • Frequency Combs
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Spectroscopy
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Liquid Dye Lasers
  • Military Research
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Refractive Index
  • Solid State Physics
  • Spin-Orbit Interaction
  • Wave Mixing

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics