A Mathematical Model on Optically Pumped Sub-Millimeter Wave Laser by Considering Collision Broadening*

Ekjang Xiao

Published Jan 1, 2004• 0 citations

Abstract

In an optically pumped sub-millimeter wave laser (OPSMMWL) system, the infrared (IR) pumping laser with collision broadening which was closer to the practice was considered. A more precise mathematical model was set up. When the IR pumping laser line had the Lorentz function structure, by solving the semi-classic density mat.rix equat.ions, the generalized form of SMMW signal gain Gs and IR pumping signal absorption coefficient Gp were obtained.

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