Efficient frequency doubled Raman laser at 282 nm wavelength suitable for tropospheric ozone sounding

Abstract

An efficient barium nitrate Raman laser producing the first Stokes pulses with an energy of 90 mJ and quantum efficiency of 70% is demonstrated. By doubling the first Stokes frequency, radiation with a wavelength of 282 nm and pulse energy of 14 mJ is obtained. This radiation can be used as on-line radiation for sounding of ozone in the troposphere.