Laser action in chromium vapor

Journal Article · Fri Aug 15 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.91937· OSTI ID:5216234

Jain, K

A chromium-vapor laser is demonstrated using excitation in a hollow-cathode discharge. Oscillation is achieved at eight wavelengths in the near-infrared, with a multiline quasi-cw output power of 20 mw. Two of the transitions are attributed to Cr I and one to Cr II, the remaining five being unidentified. This, it is believed, is the first report of stimulated emission in neutral as well as singly-ionized chromium.

• Research Organization: Physical Research Center, Hewlett-Packard Laboratories, Palo Alto, California 94304
• OSTI ID: 5216234
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 37:4; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EMISSION
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VAPORS
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