Radio-frequency Stark tuning of optically pumped far-infrared lasers

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

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.10.000215· OSTI ID:5780899

Skatrud, D D; De Lucia, F C

We have directly monitored the rf Stark-field-induced splitting of the gain profile of the 1222-..mu..m /sup 13/CH/sub 3/F optically pumped far-infrared (OPFIR) laser transition. The resulting data are found to be in good agreement with ac Stark theory. Comparison with dc Stark tuning techniques shows that the rf Stark effect possesses a number of attractive attributes for frequency tuning cw OPFIR lasers, including significant increases in the tuning range and straightforward implementation.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27706
• OSTI ID: 5780899
• Journal Information: Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 10:5; ISSN OPLED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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