Frequency stability associated with a cw HF laser
Journal Article
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· Appl. Opt., v. 15, no. 2, pp. 459-461
The frequency stability of a cw, electrically initiated HF mixing laser was investigated using heterodyne and interferometric techniques. A stability corresponding to 1 part in 10$sup 8$ was achieved over an observation time of 150 msec. The data indicated that improved performance would be achieved by increasing the mechanical stability in the optical system. Long-term stability was demonstrated by locking the laser output to the Lamb dip of the lasing transition. Based upon these experiments, the cw chemical laser shows potential as a stable frequency local oscillator for applications such as laser radar and communications. (AIP)
- Research Organization:
- United Technologies Research Center, East Harford, Connecticut 06108
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-023176
- OSTI ID:
- 4066086
- Journal Information:
- Appl. Opt., v. 15, no. 2, pp. 459-461, Journal Name: Appl. Opt., v. 15, no. 2, pp. 459-461; ISSN APOPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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