All-Solid-State Optical Coolers: History, Status, and Potential
Abstract
Recent experiments and theoretical models relevant to optical cooling of bulk matter are reviewed. A new derivation of the cooling efficiency, accounting both for the escape probability and the saturation intensity, is developed. Applications to an optical refrigerator and a radiation-balanced solid-state laser are considered. An overview is given of results and ideas pertaining to fluorescent cooling of rare earth-doped solids, semiconductors, fluids, and other potential cooling materials, including the basic thermodynamics of the process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA591479
Entities
People
- Carl E. Mungan
- Gary L. Mills
- Melvin I. Buchwald
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School