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Natural lasers and masers in the solar systemPopulation inversions have been found in the atmospheres of planets and comets, and amplification has been inferred for several cases. In this paper, I review the molecular systems that exhibit lasing and masing action, review the properties of atmospheres that permit these natural lasers and masers to exist, and give examples of their use as probes of remote regions. One potential future application is the possible communication over interstellar distances at GHz rates.
Document ID
19930068867
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mumma, Michael J.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: In: Astrophysical masers; Proceedings of the Conference, Arlington, VA, Mar. 9-11, 1992 (A93-52776 23-90)
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
93A52864
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 196-41-54
Distribution Limits
Public
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