Fluorescent refrigeration
Patent
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OSTI ID:106691
Fluorescent refrigeration is based on selective radiative pumping, using substantially monochromatic radiation, of quantum excitations which are then endothermically redistributed to higher energies. Ultimately, the populated energy levels radiatively deexcite emitting, on the average, more radiant energy than was initially absorbed. The material utilized to accomplish the cooling must have dimensions such that the exciting radiation is strongly absorbed, but the fluorescence may exit the material through a significantly smaller optical pathlength. Optical fibers and mirrored glasses and crystals provide this requirement. 6 figs.
- Research Organization:
- University of California
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- Assignee:
- Univ. of California, Alameda, CA (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,447,032/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-230,182
- OSTI ID:
- 106691
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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