Spectroscopic and Kinetic Measurements of Alkali Atom-Rare Gas Excimers

Abstract

GOALS: Novel use of alkali/rare-gas molecules to efficiently couple high power diode arrays into alkali vapors -- Exciplex molecules absorb over much greater bandwidth * Control of inherent high optical gain to minimize ASE and optimize laser oscillation * Development of large volume resonators that allow efficient power extraction * Demonstration of high electrical-to-optical efficiency/power Exciplex assisted diode Pumped Alkali Laser (XPAL) * Education of a future generation of laser scientists.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 04, 2009
Accession Number
ADA513168

Entities

People

  • K. L. Galbally-kinney
  • S. J. Davis
  • W. J. Kessler
  • W. T. Rawlins

Organizations

  • Physical Sciences (United States)

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Air Force
  • Cells
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Education
  • Energy Levels
  • Laser Diodes
  • Lasers
  • Lepidoptera
  • Measurement
  • New England
  • Optical Properties
  • Physical Sciences
  • Professional Associations
  • Resonators
  • Spectra

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers