Stark tuning of the atomic vapor quantum counter
| Autor: | Jerry A. Gelbwachs, Christopher F. Klein, John E. Wessel |
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| Rok vydání: | 1980 |
| Předmět: |
Materials science
Infrared business.industry Energy conversion efficiency Condensed Matter Physics Atomic and Molecular Physics and Optics Photon upconversion Wavelength symbols.namesake Stark effect Atomic electron transition Electric field symbols Optoelectronics Physics::Atomic Physics Electrical and Electronic Engineering Atomic physics business Quantum |
| Zdroj: | IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics. 16:137-142 |
| ISSN: | 0018-9197 |
| DOI: | 10.1109/jqe.1980.1070452 |
| Popis: | The atomic vapor quantum counter (AVQC) offers the potential for efficient upconversion of narrow-band IR radiation. This paper explores wavelength tuning of the AVQC by the application of an electric field (Stark effect). Model calculations indicate the Stark effect in combination with the proper selection of IR transitions in the atomic vapor can yield continuous tuning across the entire 2-20 \mu m spectral region. Experimental results near 10 μm have demonstrated over 23 cm-1tuning on a single potassium vapor transition. Thirteen CO 2 laser wavelengths were scanned in this fashion. |
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