Abstract

Gain measurement and characteristics of an IR laser in Cd I at 1.65-μm (4f³F₄—5d³D₃) and 1.43-μm (6p³P₁—6s³S₁) transitions over a range of discharge parameters in a sealed discharge tube, based on a segmented plasma excitation and recombination scheme, are presented. Maximum gain observed for the 1.65-μm transition is 0.0087 cm⁻¹ at the optimum operating conditions of the laser.

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