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An Ar−N2-mixture was excited by a relativistic e-beam in a longitudinal pumping geometry. Lasing is observed for the trasitions from the N2(C) to the lower three vibrational states of N2(B) at λ=337, 358, and 380 nm and for the first time also to the fourth vibrational state at λ=406 nm.
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Sauerbrey, R., Langhoff, H. Lasing in an e beam pumped Ar-N2-mixture at 406 nm. Appl. Phys. 22, 399–402 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00901064
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