Continuous-wave HF R-branch laser demonstration

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Opt. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.8.000172· OSTI ID:5993548

Injeyan, H; Wang, J H.S.

Continuous-wave lasing on HF R-branch transitions has been demonstrated using a standard combustion driven HF chemical laser with a 15-cm single-row supersonic nozzle. A set of specially coated mirrors was used to discriminate against normal HF P-branch transitions and force the laser toward the shorter wavelengths. 2.5 W of power were outcoupled at 2.47 ..mu..m on the HF R-branch transition from an HF laser, producing nominally 50 W of power on the P branch.

• Research Organization: Electro-Optical Engineering Division, MS/E1-B150, Hughes Aircraft Company, 2100 East El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo, California 90245
• OSTI ID: 5993548
• Journal Information: Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 8:3; ISSN OPLED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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