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Lasing media pumped via infrared

Thread starter DRZion
Start date Aug 27, 2008

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Aug 27, 2008

DRZion

Geotechnical

Does anyone know of any lasing media that can be pumped using infrared radiation in the regions of 4-6 micrometers?? Any response would be greatly appreciated.

I know that waveguide lasers can be pumped using radio frequency radiation, so I'm guessing IR can be used as well.