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Generation of nanosecond infrared pulses tunable from 2. 8 to 16. mu. m by efficient stimulated electronic Raman scattering

Journal Article · · Appl. Opt.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.26.003996· OSTI ID:6131442
A source of nanosecond IR pulses tunable from 2.8 to 16 ..mu..m (3500 to 630 cm/sup -1/) is obtained by stimulated electronic Raman scattering (SERS) on the cesium 6s--5d transition. Reliable rhodamine and DCM dye-laser pulses are frequently shifted with up to 10% quantum conversion efficiency to obtain up to 2 mJ of IR pulse energy, a 5--25 x improvement in energy over previous SERS infrared generation. The tuning curve structure and unwanted amplified spontaneous emission lines are also substantially reduced.
Research Organization:
AT and T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
OSTI ID:
6131442
Journal Information:
Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 26:18; ISSN APOPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English