Accession Number:

ADA235274

Title:

Energy Levels and Branching Ratios of Tm3+ in Ten Garnet Laser Materials

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept. 15 Jun 1990-15 Jan 1991

Corporate Author:

HARRY DIAMOND LABS ADELPHI MD

Personal Author(s):

• Morrison, Clyde A.
• Filer, Elizabeth D.
• Barnes, Norman P.

Report Date:

1991-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

23.0

Abstract:

A prediction of laser performance of Tm transitions from the F4 to the H6 manifolds in ten garnets has been made by using a quantum-mechanical model. Theoretical energy levels, branching ratios, and population inversion percentages were calculated to determine threshold as a function of temperature.

Descriptors:

• *LASER MATERIALS
• MODELS
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• QUANTUM THEORY
• POPULATION
• INVERSION
• ENERGY LEVELS
• GARNET
• PREDICTIONS
• LASERS

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE