High-Efficiency Diode-Pumped Rubidium Laser: Experimental Results (Preprint)

Abstract

A diode-pumped rubidium laser with an optical slope efficiency of 69% has been constructed. This study utilized a narrow-line diode laser pump source for the experiments. The trade space study included optimization of various parameters such as lasing cell composition, temperature, and output coupler reflectivities. The results of the experimental study are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 29, 2007
Accession Number
ADA471772

Entities

People

  • David A. Hostutler
  • Thomas M. Shay
  • Ty A. Perschbacher

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Beam Splitting
  • Efficiency
  • Elements
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Materials
  • Quantum Properties
  • Radiation
  • Reflectivity
  • Rubidium
  • Spectra
  • Spin-Orbit Interaction

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers
  • Space