Optically excited XeF* excimer laser in liquid argon

Journal Article · Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Opt. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.10.000448· OSTI ID:5207547

Shahidi, M; Jara, H; Pummer, H; Egger, H; Rhodes, C K

Stimulated emission on the B..-->..X band of the XeF* molecule in the liquid phase at 404 nm was observed following transverse optical pumping at 351 nm. The energy of this emission was measured to be approx.70 ..mu..J, and the pulse had a FWHM of approx.5 nsec. The stimulated-emission spectrum showed considerable narrowing compared with the spontaneous-emission spectrum. The temporal behavior of the 404-nm pulse was investigated, and gain saturation of the lasing medium was observed.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, University of Illinois at Chicago, P.O. Box 4348, Chicago, Illinois 60680
• DOE Contract Number: AS08-81DP40142
• OSTI ID: 5207547
• Journal Information: Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 10:9; ISSN OPLED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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