Published January 1981 | Version v1
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Double-resonance study of vibrational equilibration in optically pumped laser molecules

Creators

  • 1. Instrument Electro-Optics Branch, Instrument Division, Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland 20771

Description

A cw frequency-locked CO2 laser is used in conjunction with a 1-J TEA CO2 laser to observe the vibrational equilibration of optically pumped gases. Velocity-dependent effects in the vibrational-deactivation rate are also observed. Experimental results are given for CH3F

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Opt. Lett.
Journal Volume
6
Journal Issue
1
Series
Opt. Lett.
Journal Page Range
42-44
ISSN
0146-9592

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
12606760
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
Descriptors DEI
CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS; EQUILIBRIUM; GASES; LASER SPECTROSCOPY; OPTICAL PUMPING; RELAXATION; RESONANCE; VIBRATIONAL STATES
Descriptors DEC
AMPLIFIERS; ENERGY LEVELS; EXCITED STATES; FLUIDS; GAS LASERS; LASERS; SPECTROSCOPY