Optically Pumped Far Infrared Lasers

R. C. Stearns; R. H. Hoskins

doi:10.1117/12.959384

31 October 1980 Optically Pumped Far Infrared Lasers

R. C. Stearns, R. H. Hoskins

Proceedings Volume 0247, Advances in Laser Engineering and Applications; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959384
Event: 24th Annual Technical Symposium, 1980, San Diego, United States

Abstract

The optically pumped far infrared (FIR) laser is a simple, reliable source of coherent radiation for the spectral region from 40 µ to 1.8mm. A theoretical description is presented and compared with state-of-the-art performance. System design is also discussed.

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R. C. Stearns and R. H. Hoskins "Optically Pumped Far Infrared Lasers", Proc. SPIE 0247, Advances in Laser Engineering and Applications, (31 October 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959384

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