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Fluorescent refrigeration

Patent ·
OSTI ID:870052

Fluorescent refrigeration is based on selective radiative pumping, using substantially monochromatic radiation, of quantum excitations which are then endothermically redistributed to higher energies. Ultimately, the populated energy levels radiatively deexcite emitting, on the average, more radiant energy than was initially absorbed. The material utilized to accomplish the cooling must have dimensions such that the exciting radiation is strongly absorbed, but the fluorescence may exit the material through a significantly smaller optical pathlength. Optical fibers and mirrored glasses and crystals provide this requirement.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
Regents of University of California (Alameda, CA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5447032
OSTI ID:
870052
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

Optical Refrigeration in Nd-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet journal October 1968