Abstract
We demonstrate backwards lasing in atmospheric air without the need of molecular dissociation or ionization. Broadband femtosecond three-photon excitation of atmospheric Argon leads to stimulated emission. The air laser can be used for standoff detection.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | 2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - Proceedings |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781943580422 |
| State | Published - Aug 6 2018 |
| Event | 2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - San Jose, United States Duration: May 13 2018 → May 18 2018 |
Other
| Other | 2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | San Jose |
| Period | 5/13/18 → 5/18/18 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Instrumentation
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics