Photoluminescence Spectroscopy with a CW Dye Laser. A Study of the Diatomic Alkaline Earth Metal Halides and Oxides.

摘要

Increased Air Force capabilities in reconnaissance, communication and several other areas depend on the development of new laser technology. Chemical laser systems possess certain properties such as wavelength, power and efficiency, which make them highly attractive for many applications. To assure development of different and improved chemical laser systems, an understanding of the basic properties and characteristics of potentially useful molecules and reactions is critical. This research involved the study of diatomic systems in various experiments involving observation of photo- and chemiluminescence, and by reanalysis of literature spectroscopic data. Continuous wave (cw) tunable dye lasers were used to excite photoluminescence from several diatomic metal oxides and halides. Experiments included excitation, fluorescence and various forms of double resonance spectroscopy. (Author)