An Introduction To Optically Pumped Lasers

Richard J. Temkin

doi:10.1117/12.955431

26 August 1977 An Introduction To Optically Pumped Lasers

Richard J. Temkin

Proceedings Volume 0105, Far Infrared/Submillimeter Wave: Technology/Applications; (1977) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955431
Event: 1977 SPIE/SPSE Technical Symposium East, 1977, Reston, United States

Abstract

This paper presents a brief introduction to optically pumped submillimeter (SMM) lasers: the wavelengths available; the differences between CW and pulsed operation; SMM laser polarization; SMM laser theory; SMM laser efficiency and a summary of the advantages and limitations of optically pumped submillimeter lasers.

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Richard J. Temkin "An Introduction To Optically Pumped Lasers", Proc. SPIE 0105, Far Infrared/Submillimeter Wave: Technology/Applications, (26 August 1977); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.955431

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