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Optimized operation of optically pumped NH3 laser emission at 12.08 µm and 12.81 µm

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Based on the semi-classical density matrix equations, optimized operation of optically pumped NH3 MIR laser emission at 12.08µm and 12.81µm was studied theoretically and experimentally. The effect of pump power, gas pressure and buffer gas N2 on MIR output power were discussed in detail.

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  1. Department of Electronics, Zhongshan University, 510275, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China

    Luo Xizhang & Qiu Ruman

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Supported by theNatural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, P.R. China.

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Xizhang, L., Ruman, Q. Optimized operation of optically pumped NH3 laser emission at 12.08 µm and 12.81 µm. Int J Infrared Milli Waves 18, 641–652 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02678002

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