Infrared laser based on the principle of melt crystallization or vapor condensation. Why not?

The paper discusses a possibility of new effects in quantum electronics: amplification of certain frequency infrared beams in supersaturated vapors or super-cooled melts as well as design of infrared lasers based on a new type of pumping. The basis of these effects is the existence of characteristic...

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Veröffentlicht in:Optics and laser technology 2009-11, Vol.41 (8), p.949-952
1. Verfasser: Tatartchenko, Vitali A.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The paper discusses a possibility of new effects in quantum electronics: amplification of certain frequency infrared beams in supersaturated vapors or super-cooled melts as well as design of infrared lasers based on a new type of pumping. The basis of these effects is the existence of characteristic infrared radiation accompanying phase transitions of the first order, especially crystallization and condensation. Experimental results of the author and other researchers concerning characteristic infrared emission detection during crystallization from the melt of some substances (alkali halides, sapphire, tellurium, ice, etc.) are presented, as well as condensation of water vapor. The author has critically analyzed these experimental data in terms of correspondence to the theoretical models. The last ones are based on the assumption that the particle (atom, molecule or cluster), during transition from higher energetic level (vapor or melt) to the lower energetic level (crystal), emits one or more photons depending on the latent energy of the transition. Based on the experimental data, the author postulates a transparency window appearance for the characteristic radiation in the substances where first-order phase transitions take place.
ISSN:0030-3992
1879-2545
DOI:10.1016/j.optlastec.2009.04.001