Abstract

The Stark effect in CH₃Cl has been used for modulation of the CO₂ 9.4-μm–P(26) laser line. The results of absorption measurements of the CO₂ laser radiation in CH₃Cl are used to identify the CH₃Cl line responsible for this effect as the ^RQ₃(6) line of the ν₆ band. The measured value of the integrated intensity of this line is in good agreement with the value calculated from the intensity of the ν₆ band. Q switching of the CO₂ laser by the Stark effect is more efficient in CH₃Cl than in NH₃.

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