High-power narrow-line pulsed 496-. mu. m laser. [CH/sub 3/F]

Journal Article · Tue Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.88604· OSTI ID:7293475

Semet, A; Luhmann, Jr, N C

The design and operation of a pulsed high-power narrow-line CH/sub 3/F oscillator-amplifier laser system is described. The dielectric waveguide oscillator produces output in a single longitudinal mode with linewidth less than 40 MHz and sufficient power (approx.11 kW) to saturate the far-infrared emission transition at the amplifier input. Pumped by approx.8 J of CO/sub 2/, the amplifier has produced up to 156 kW of narrow-line 496-..mu..m output. The amplifier gain is found to be sensitively dependent upon the relative timing of the FIR oscillator and CO/sub 2/ pump pulses. (AIP)

• Research Organization: Electrical Sciences and Engineering Department, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90024
• OSTI ID: 7293475
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 28:11; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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