Title :
Far-infrared gas lasers as sources of linearly polarized radiation
Author :
Hoeksema, M. ; Sarjeant, W. ; Brannen, E.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Radio Science and Department of Physics, Univ. of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
fDate :
9/1/1969 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A highly polarized laser output has been achieved in the far infrared by using a grating in the laser. The degree of polarization is given for water-vapor lines at 47, 119, and 220 μ. This method has distinct advantages that make it especially attractive in the far infrared.
Keywords :
Argon; Bridges; Gas lasers; Gratings; Laser transitions; Mirrors; NIST; Polarization; Power lasers; Xenon;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1969.1076290