ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
34.50 H
;
42.55 Hq
;
52.50 Jm
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We report on a study of time dependence of ir laser emission at 3.41 μm in a dense Na vapor that is resonantly excited to the 32 P levels by a flashlamp, pumped dye laser. Energy-pooling collisions (excitation transfer) between excited atoms create a large population inversion among the 52 S 1/2 and 42 P 3/2 states which is destroyed by electron collisions as a result of subsequent plasma formation. The ir laser emission may serve as a new diagnostic tool to follow the time evolution of such media.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00702608
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