Optically pumped molecular-iodine laser on the 342-nm band

Lasing of molecular iodine has been observed on 342-nm band system. The laser was produced with optical pumping by the radiation of high-current discharge mixtures of iodine vapour, sulfur hexafluoride and argon. The highest energy output 0.4 J in a 5 μs pulse corresponding to the specific laser ene...

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Published in:Optics communications 1978-01, Vol.26 (2), p.237-239
Main Authors: Mikheev, L.D., Shirokikh, A.P., Startsev, A.V., Zuev, V.S.
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Language:English
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Summary:Lasing of molecular iodine has been observed on 342-nm band system. The laser was produced with optical pumping by the radiation of high-current discharge mixtures of iodine vapour, sulfur hexafluoride and argon. The highest energy output 0.4 J in a 5 μs pulse corresponding to the specific laser energy of ∼10 -3 J/cm 3 has been obtained.
ISSN:0030-4018
1873-0310
DOI:10.1016/0030-4018(78)90061-5