Dependence of the efficiency of LiF:F/sub 2/ crystal lasers on the pumping pulse duration

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · J. Appl. Spectrosc. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6345922

Mikhnov, S A; Rakush, V V

The process of lasing with pulsed excitation is preceded by two stages: the excitation of the active element and the build-up of lasing (development of the first spike). Estimates of the time intervals characterizing these stages, based on the formulas for lasers based on the radiation-colored crystals LiF:F/sub 2/, give values of several nanoseconds. It is concluded that there is a strong dependence of the efficiency on the pumping pulse duration and this must be taken into account when developing LiF:F/sub 2/ lasers.

• OSTI ID: 6345922
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Spectrosc. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Spectrosc. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 41:6; ISSN JASYA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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