Abstract
We describe the first observation of single-line operation of cw atomic xenon lasers at Watt-level output powers. Single frequency output powers of 3.5 W on the 2.03 µm line and 780 mW on the 3.51 µm line have been observed. The single line performance of the laser is compared with observations made during multi-line operation. An explanation for the observed behaviour is proposed involving the suppression of line competition and the selective quenching and pumping of relevant transitions. © 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 244-248 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Optics Communications |
| Volume | 142 |
| Issue number | 4-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Oct 1997 |
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Single line operation and line competition effects in RF discharge excited cw Xe lasers. / Morley, R. J.; Wendland, J. J.; Baker, H. J.; Hall, D. R.
In: Optics Communications, Vol. 142, No. 4-6, 15.10.1997, p. 244-248.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Single line operation and line competition effects in RF discharge excited cw Xe lasers
AU - Morley, R. J.
AU - Wendland, J. J.
AU - Baker, H. J.
AU - Hall, D. R.
PY - 1997/10/15
Y1 - 1997/10/15
N2 - We describe the first observation of single-line operation of cw atomic xenon lasers at Watt-level output powers. Single frequency output powers of 3.5 W on the 2.03 µm line and 780 mW on the 3.51 µm line have been observed. The single line performance of the laser is compared with observations made during multi-line operation. An explanation for the observed behaviour is proposed involving the suppression of line competition and the selective quenching and pumping of relevant transitions. © 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.
AB - We describe the first observation of single-line operation of cw atomic xenon lasers at Watt-level output powers. Single frequency output powers of 3.5 W on the 2.03 µm line and 780 mW on the 3.51 µm line have been observed. The single line performance of the laser is compared with observations made during multi-line operation. An explanation for the observed behaviour is proposed involving the suppression of line competition and the selective quenching and pumping of relevant transitions. © 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.
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VL - 142
SP - 244
EP - 248
JO - Optics Communications
JF - Optics Communications
SN - 0030-4018
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