A mathematical model was developed that accurately predicts the performance of an optically pumped HBr laser. Relatively high conversion efficiency was achieved. Tm pumped Ho:YLF is a viable source for pumping HBr laser, while HBr can be scaled to produce high energy 4 micron pulses.
Reference:
Botha, LR, Bollig, C et al. Mathematical model of an optically pumped molecular laser. Annual South African Institute of Physics (SAIP) Conference, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (Westville Campus), Durban 2009, pp 1-13
Botha, L., Bollig, C., Esser, D., Jacobs, C., & Preussler, D. (2009). Mathematical model of an optically pumped molecular laser. South African Institute of Physics. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3955
Botha, LR, C Bollig, D Esser, Cobus Jacobs, and D Preussler. "Mathematical model of an optically pumped molecular laser." (2009): http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3955
Botha L, Bollig C, Esser D, Jacobs C, Preussler D, Mathematical model of an optically pumped molecular laser; South African Institute of Physics; 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/3955 .
