New concept of optical-free-induction-decay (ofid) picosecond-pulse 10 um-CO2-laser systems

D. P. Scherrer

doi:10.1117/12.2298204

14 December 1992 New concept of optical-free-induction-decay (ofid) picosecond-pulse 10 um-CO2-laser systems

D. P. Scherrer

Proceedings Volume 1929, 17th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves; 19292F (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2298204
Event: 17th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 1992, Pasadena, CA, United States

Abstract

We report first operation of ps-pulse 10 Ã‚Âµm-CO2-laser systems based on optical free induction decay (OFID) in far-infrared-laser gases, e.g. CH3F, D20, NH3, instead of the usual hot CO2- gas. This implies new phenomena. Main advantages are wavelength selectivity and compactness.

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D. P. Scherrer "New concept of optical-free-induction-decay (ofid) picosecond-pulse 10 um-CO2-laser systems", Proc. SPIE 1929, 17th International Conference on Infrared and Millimeter Waves, 19292F (14 December 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2298204

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