High-Efficiency Diode-Pumped Rubidium Laser: Experimental Results (Preprint)

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Abstract:

A diode-pumped rubidium laser with an optical slope efficiency of 69 has been constructed. This study utilized a narrow-line diode laser pump source for the experiments. The trade space study included optimization of various parameters such as lasing cell composition, temperature, and output coupler reflectivities. The results of the experimental study are given.

Author(s):
Perschbacher, Ty A. ; Hostutler, David A. ; Shay, Thomas M.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB KIRTLAND AFB NM DIRECTED ENERGY DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Presented at the International Symposium on Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers and High Power Laser Conference (16th) held in Gmuden, Austria on 5 September 2006.
Pagination:
0008

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Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-DE-PS-TP-2007-1005
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DF297832
Monitor Series:
AFRL-DE-PS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*OPTICS, *LASERS, *REFLECTIVITY, *RUBIDIUM, DIODES, LASER PUMPING, SYMPOSIA, MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING, DIODE LASERS, ATTENUATION, EFFICIENCY, OPTIMIZATION, OUTPUT, OPTICAL PROPERTIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Metallurgy and Metallography, Optics
Keyword(s):
*OUTPUT COUPLER REFLECTIVITIES, *RUBIDIUM LASERS, *DIODE PUMPED ALKALI LASERS, LASING CELL COMPOSITION, OPTICAL SLOPE EFFICIENCY, DPAL(DIODE PUMPED ALKALI LASERS)
Report Date:
2007 Jan 29
Creation Date:
2007 Sep 19