Intracavity Gain Detection Applied to Transient Inversions of IF. Issue 5 (1987)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Williamson, R. L.; Hanko, L.; Davis, S. J.
• Is Part Of: Laser chemistry. Volume 7:Issue 5/6(1987)
• Page Start: 279
• Page End: 295
• Publication Date: 1987
• Subjects: Lasers in chemistry -- Periodicals; 542.8
• DOI: 10.1155/LC.7.279
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-6273

Abstract

Abstract : A CW dye laser has been used to study transient optical gain on the B →X electronic transition of iodine monofluoride. By placing the gain generator inside the CW dye laser cavity, gain was readily observed even at levels too small to support lasing in a low loss cavity. Transient phenomena, including V–T energy transfer, were easily observable. An analysis of the intracavity gain detection technique revealed a method for estimating optical gain. The technique should be readily applicable to other systems.