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Feasibility of construction of a chemical laser utilizing the B→X electronic transition in the IF molecule

A. S. Bashkin, M. S. Kurdoglyan, A. N. Oraevsky


Abstract: A model is proposed of chemical pumping of the B³П_0⁺ state of the IF molecules in F–H₂–NF₂– IF mixtures. This model is used in numerical calculations of the kinetics of the relevant reactions. It is shown that the B→X transition in IF can ensure a high small-signal gain which should be sufficient for lasing. The processes which limit the rate of pumping of the upper active level are identified. Methods for removing such limitations are suggested.

UDC: 621.378.33

PACS: 42.55.Ks, 42.55.Ah, 42.70.Hj

Received: 26.06.1985

 English version: Soviet Journal of Quantum Electronics, 1986, 16:3, 436–438

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