Mechanisms for improved XeF laser performance at elevated temperatures

Lasing spectra and output efficiency have been measured for four Ne/Xe/NF(3) laser mixtures from 300 to 450 K. These high resolution spectra have been correlated with a theoretical rotational bandhead structure to identify rotational states contributing to two narrowband emissions in the 351-nm band...

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Published inApplied optics (2004) Vol. 26; no. 13; p. 2539
Main Authors Burde, D H, Yang, T T, Harris, D G, Pugh, L A, Tillotson, J H, Turner, Jr, C E, Merry, G A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1987
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Summary:Lasing spectra and output efficiency have been measured for four Ne/Xe/NF(3) laser mixtures from 300 to 450 K. These high resolution spectra have been correlated with a theoretical rotational bandhead structure to identify rotational states contributing to two narrowband emissions in the 351-nm band. Rotationalvibrational population shifts appear to be the most important mechanisms responsible for the increase in laser efficiency with temperature. Increased ground-state dissociation and decreased narrowband absorption may not be as important as previously thought.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.26.002539