title: Pulsed metal-vapor recombination laser.
abstract: A visible cadmium-ion recombination laser based on an electron-ion recombination pumping mechanism is reported. Laser oscillation is observed in the 4f (2)F(7/2)-5d(2)D(5/2) and 4f(2)F(5/2)-5d (2)D(3/2) transitions of Cd II over a range of discharge parameters in the presence of low-pressure helium gas in a sealed discharge tube. Laser oscillation in a sealed discharge tube using a simple capacitor discharge is reported for the first time to the authors' knowlege.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Thareja
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khare