Backwards lasing from krypton in atmospheric air

Arthur Dogariu, Richard B. Miles

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Abstract

We present first evidence of backwards lasing from Krypton present in atmospheric air. Two-photon femtosecond UV excitation leads to stimulated emission at 759nm. The air laser can be used for standoff detection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationScience and Innovations, CLEO_SI 2020
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781943580767
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
EventCLEO: Science and Innovations, CLEO_SI 2020 - Washington, United States
Duration: May 10 2020May 15 2020

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
VolumePart F183-CLEO-SI 2020
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: Science and Innovations, CLEO_SI 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period5/10/205/15/20

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Mechanics of Materials

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