V. V. Kazakov, S. V. Markova, G. G. Petrash, “Decay kinetics of the 6p2 1D2 lower active level in a pulsed lead vapor laser”, Kvantovaya Elektronika, 1983, Volume 10, Number 4,Pages 787

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Decay kinetics of the 6p² ¹D₂ lower active level in a pulsed lead vapor laser

V. V. Kazakov, S. V. Markova, G. G. Petrash

Abstract: Resonant absorption of light due to the 7s³ P⁰_l–6p² ¹D₂ transition in the lead atom was used to study the decay of the 6p² ¹D₂ lower active level in a pulsed lead vapor laser during the afterglow of a pulsed discharge in a mixture of lead vapor and neon buffer gas. Two characteristic decay times were observed: τ₁=2 μsec immediately after the excitation pulse and τ₂=10 μsec in the later stages of the afterglow. Possible mechanisms for decay of the level of the lead atom under study are discussed.

UDC: 621.373.826:537.525.1:535.354

PACS: 42.55.Hq

Received: 29.05.1982