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Low-threshold solar-pumped laser using C2F5I

Journal Article · · J. Mat. Res.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.97589· OSTI ID:6961472
Solar-pumped lasing was achieved with pentafluoroethyl iodide, C2F5I, a new alkyl-iodide. Output power and energy of 350 mW and 45 mJ were achieved. This lasant was found to have the lowest lasing threshold of any solar-pumped gas laser to date at approximately 100 solar constants. Such low threshold enables the use in space of simple, trough solar collectors.
Research Organization:
NASA, Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
OSTI ID:
6961472
Journal Information:
J. Mat. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Mat. Res.; (United States) Vol. 49; ISSN JMREE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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