Direct nuclear-pumped /sup 3/He-CO laser

Journal Article · Wed Jul 15 00:00:00 EDT 1981 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.92660· OSTI ID:6371489

Jalufka, N W; Hohl, F

Direct nuclear pumping of a low-temperature (roughly-equal150 K) /sup 3/He-CO laser has been achieved using the volumetric /sup 3/He(n,p) /sup 3/H nuclear reaction. Lasing occurred on the vibrational bands of CO at roughly-equal5 ..mu... Effects of N/sub 2/ on the system were investigated, as well as scaling of laser output with CO concentration, thermal neutron flux, and total pressure. This is the first volume-pumped, nuclear powered CO laser.

• Research Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia 23665
• OSTI ID: 6371489
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 39:2; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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