Proposed Third-Harmonic Generation in Phase-Matched Metal Vapors
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- 15 November 1971
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters
- Vol. 19 (10) , 385-387
Abstract
This letter considers the use of alkali metal vapors, phase matched with inert buffer gases for generation of third-harmonic radiation. For example, calculations show that 1.8 MW will be required for 50% conversion of 1.06-μ radiation to 0.35-μ radiation using a 1:412 part mixture of rubidium and xenon. Generation to frequencies above the ionization potential of the metal vapors is considered.Keywords
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