cw CO-CS$sub 2$, CO-C$sub 2$$H$$sub 2$, and CO-N$sub 2$O energy-transfer lasers

Journal Article · Sun Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Appl. Phys. Lett., v. 28, no. 3, pp. 137-139

OSTI ID:4069553

Stregack, J A; Wexler, B L; Hart, G A

cw laser emission has been observed from CS$sub 2$ (11.5 $mu$), C$sub 2$$H$$sub 2$ (8 $mu$), and N$sub 2$O (10.6 $mu$) transitions pumped by energy transfer from vibrationally excited CO in an electric discharge gas-dynamic laser device. Proposed energy-transfer pathways for these three lasers are described. Supersonic expansion cooling plays a critical role in depopulating the lower laser levels in the CO-CS$sub 2$ and CO-C$sub 2$$H$$sub 2$ systems. Maximum output powers measured for each of these systems are presented. The dependence of output power on the flow rate of the injected laser species is discussed. (AIP)

• Research Organization: Laser Physics Branch, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. 20375
• NSA Number: NSA-33-023179
• OSTI ID: 4069553
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett., v. 28, no. 3, pp. 137-139, Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett., v. 28, no. 3, pp. 137-139; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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