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Characteristics of the continuous wave neutral argon laser.Study of the characteristics of the CW neutral argon IR laser, using a variety of techniques. The output power enhancement effects of helium and chlorine gases are measured, and the reasons for the enhancement are determined. The gain is measured for the 2.397-, 2.208-, 2.062-, and 1.792-micron laser lines, using an internal cavity-loss method and a single-pass amplifier method. In addition, the saturation intensity is measured, and competition effects are studied. It is concluded that helium aids excitation of the upper laser levels by producing a significant increase in the electron temperature. Chlorine is shown to aid deexcitation of the lower laser levels by partially depopulating the metastable argon 4s levels that lie just below them.
Document ID
19720029766
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Dauger, A. B.
Stafsudd, O. M.
(California, University Los Angeles, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1971
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 10
Subject Category
Masers
Accession Number
72A13432
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-05-007-161
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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