Abstract

The way in which a cascade mechanism from the C³∏_u state affects the population of the υ = 0 level of the B³∏_g state in a N₂ laser is studied. The spectra of the 0–1 IR laser band are fit by using simple theoretical calculations that account for the population of the three laser levels involved, C³∏_u, B³∏_g, and $A^3{\sum }_u^{+}$ and two excitation mechanisms, direct electron impact and cascade. The inhibition of the 0–0 UV laser band showed a strong influence on the 0–1 IR laser band output.

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