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Soviet Journal of Quantum Electronics

Parametric oscillation in an atomic vapor excited by a dye laser resonator

Iosif S. Zeilikovich, Volodymyr Komar

Published Mar 31, 1991• 0 citations
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Abstract

The intensities of Stokes and anti-Stokes waves generated parametrically in an atomic vapor excited by a dye laser are calculated. The threshold conditions for parametric oscillation are determined and the conditions for self-excitation of lasing are obtained when the atomic vapor is located in the laser resonator.
DOI
10.1070/qe1991v021n03abeh003780

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