Continuous wave /CW/ optical resonance transfer lasers /ORTL/

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6798293

Wang, J H.S.; Finzi, J; Baily, P K; Hui, K K; Holleman, G W

Recent developments in the ORTL technology are reviewed with reference to several demonstration experiments. Both intermolecular and intramolecular systems have been demonstrated. The intermolecular systems discussed include 10.6-micron DF/CO/sub 2/, 10.8-micron DF/N/sub 2/O, 4.1-micron DF/HBr, 3.8-micron HF/DF, and 3.85-micron HF/HCN. The intramolecular systems include 2.9-micron HF/HF and 3.9-micron DF/DF. The experiments have shown the advantages of ORTL systems such as large vibrational excitation, high small signal gain, nondissociative excitation, and wavelength agility.

• Research Organization: Hughes Aircraft Co., Electro-Optical Engineering Div., Culver City, CA
• OSTI ID: 6798293
• Report Number(s): CONF-810204-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States) Journal Volume: 270
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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