XeF(B. -->. X) laser optically excited by incoherent Xe/sub 2/ (172-nm) radiation

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978 · Opt. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.3.000094· OSTI ID:6649974

Eden, J G

Incoherent optical pumping of the XeF laser has been demonstrated. Stimulated emission on the B..-->..X band of XeF at 349, 351, and 353 nm has been obtained by photolyzing XeF/sub 2/ with Xe/sub 2/* spontaneous emission (172 nm). Peak power of approx.1.3 KW in a approx.30-nsec FWHM pulse has been observed from a high-Q resonator (approx.0.1% transmission/mirror).

• Research Organization: Laser Physics Branch, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D. C. 20375
• OSTI ID: 6649974
• Journal Information: Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 3:3; ISSN OPLED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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