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Title: An intracavity 16-[mu]m Raman laser: A theoretical investigation

Journal Article · · IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/3.362713· OSTI ID:6535143
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  1. Atomic Energy Corp. of South Africa, Pretoria (South Africa). Laser Research Dept.

A theoretical model describing the dynamics of an intracavity 16-[mu]m laser was developed. This laser consists of a TEA-CO[sub 2] laser with an intracavity Raman cell. The Raman medium could be either hydrogen or deuterium, depending on the required wavelength. Stokes, anti-Stokes, and pump coupling were considered. Output energies as well as pulse shapes were calculated. Optimum output coupling was also determined. The model predicted that the intracavity Raman laser could be a viable alternative to a conventional multipass Raman cell for generating intense 16-[mu]m pulses.

OSTI ID:
6535143
Journal Information:
IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 30:12; ISSN 0018-9197
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English