Instabilities in laser-pumped gas lasers: experimental oscillation line shapes

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.2.000108· OSTI ID:5824423

Lawandy, N M

Heterodyne measurements are presented of the above-threshold oscillation spectrum of several optically pumped molecular lasers under a variety of conditions. the data suggest that, under some conditions, single-mode side-band instabilities resulting from two-photon susceptibilities could dominate.

• Research Organization: Division of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912
• OSTI ID: 5824423
• Journal Information: J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 2:1; ISSN JOBPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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