Lasing in Cs at 894 nm pumped by the dissociation of CsAr and CsKr excimers

We describe the first demonstration of an atomic laser (Cs) pumped by photoexciting CsKr or CsAr excimers which subsequently dissociate. Photopumping atomic gas lasers with broadband diode lasers is now possible.

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Main Authors: Readle, J.D., Wagner, C.J., Verdeyen, J.T., Carroll, D.L., Eden, J.G.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorption
Atom lasers
Atomic beams
Diode lasers
Gas lasers
Laser excitation
Laser transitions
Pump lasers
Resonance
Satellites
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Summary:We describe the first demonstration of an atomic laser (Cs) pumped by photoexciting CsKr or CsAr excimers which subsequently dissociate. Photopumping atomic gas lasers with broadband diode lasers is now possible.
ISSN:2160-9004
DOI:10.1364/CLEO.2009.CTuFF1