title: Compact, pulsed low-pressure far infrared laser for use in plasma diagnostics.
abstract: The operation of a pulsed, watt-level, low-pressure far infrared (FIR) laser is described. Single mode output powers of 0.1-1 W are obtained from several molecular gases in the 300-1200 microm region. Plasma diagnostic applications are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrical Sciences and Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90024, USA.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Grossman
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Peebles
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Luhmann
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Semet