Journal of Quantum Optics, Volume. 30, Issue 2, 20701(2024)

Propagation and Mid-infrared Spectrum Characteristics of Optical Filament Laser in the Atmosphere

FENG Zhi-fang1, HAO Ting1, LIU Xun2、*, LIU Li-na1, LI Wei2, SHU Xiao-fang3, and LIU Yuan1
Author Affiliations
  • 1Shanxi Center of Technology Innovation for Light Manipulations and Applications, School of Applied Science, Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
  • 2Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electricity, China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing 100094, China
  • 3Beijing Academy of Quantum Information Sciences, Beijing, 100088, China
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    FENG Zhi-fang, HAO Ting, LIU Xun, LIU Li-na, LI Wei, SHU Xiao-fang, LIU Yuan. Propagation and Mid-infrared Spectrum Characteristics of Optical Filament Laser in the Atmosphere[J]. Journal of Quantum Optics, 2024, 30(2): 20701

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    Received: Jan. 8, 2024

    Accepted: Dec. 26, 2024

    Published Online: Dec. 25, 2024

    The Author Email: LIU Xun (liuxun_laby@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/jqo20243002.0701

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