Low threshold operation of a waveguide H2 Raman laser

The use of a fused silica capillary for reduction of stimulated Raman scattering threshold in H2 gas has been investigated A threshold pump power at 1.06µm of 70 kW has been obtained, a twentyfold reduction over free space propagation. Further threshold reduction should be possible by taking care ov...

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Main Authors: Berry, A.J (Author), Hanna, D.C (Author), Hearn, D.B (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 1982.
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Summary:The use of a fused silica capillary for reduction of stimulated Raman scattering threshold in H2 gas has been investigated A threshold pump power at 1.06µm of 70 kW has been obtained, a twentyfold reduction over free space propagation. Further threshold reduction should be possible by taking care over capillary straightness.