DocumentCode :
1069168
Title :
An atomic Rydberg state 16-µ laser
Author :
Grischkowsky, Daniel R. ; Lankard, John R. ; Sorokin, Peter P.
Author_Institution :
IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Volume :
13
Issue :
6
fYear :
1977
fDate :
6/1/1977 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
392
Lastpage :
396
Abstract :
A 16 μ laser operating on the 626-cm-1transition between the 
states in potassium vapor has been demonstrated. This laser features an extremely high gain, a favorable branching ratio, and a laser-enhanced cascade process.
states in potassium vapor has been demonstrated. This laser features an extremely high gain, a favorable branching ratio, and a laser-enhanced cascade process.Keywords :
Atom lasers; Atomic beams; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Laser transitions; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Pump lasers; Quantum cascade lasers; Recycling;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1977.1069350
Filename :
1069350
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