ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
PACS: 42.55.Lt; 42.60.Lh; 52.80.-s
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract. Single-mode operation at the Au-II 690-nm transition was obtained in a segmented hollow-cathode discharge laser without the use of any additional frequency-selective device. The pressure of the helium buffer gas, which is responsible for the significant homogeneous broadening of the laser line, was varied between 10 and 20 mbar. The discharge was excited with rectangular current pulses (up to 3 A) six times exceeding the threshold value. The time dependence of the laser output during the 1-ms-long discharge pulses is explained on the basis of the temperature and pressure changes in the tube. The highest small-signal gain at optimal discharge conditions was 11%m−1.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003400050855
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