Random laser action in ZnO

被引:101
作者
Thareja, RK [1 ]
Mitra, A [1 ]
机构
[1] Indian Inst Technol, Dept Phys, Kanpur 208016, Uttar Pradesh, India
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APPLIED PHYSICS B-LASERS AND OPTICS | 2000年 / 71卷 / 02期
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10.1007/s003400000274
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We report a direct evidence of random laser in optically pumped ZnO powder. Discrete lasing modes are observed above threshold. The laser emission spectra depend on the angle of observation and are random. The lasing action is attributed to the coherent feedback due to recurrent light scattering in the powder. The lasing threshold intensity depends on the excitation volume.
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页数:4
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