Nuclear-pumped cw lasing of the /sup 3/He-Ne system

Journal Article · Tue Jan 15 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.91399· OSTI ID:5802063

Carter, B D; Rowe, M J; Schneider, R T

The gain for the 6328-A laser line for the nuclear excited He-Ne system has been measured for 300 Torr pressure at thermal neutron flux levels from 2 x 10/sup 7/ to 1 x 10/sup 14/ n/cm/sup 2/ sec. In order to estimate small-signal gain, the gain was also measured as a function of input intensity. For demonstration of feasibility of cw operation of nuclear pumped lasers, a cavity was operated and lasing was observed. Although the laser output was small, we conclude that lasing in a cw mode has been achieved with He-Ne using moderate neutron flux levels.

• Research Organization: R.T.S. Laboratories, Inc., Gainesville, Florida 32602
• OSTI ID: 5802063
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 36:2; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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