ISSN:
0392-6737
Keywords:
Mössbauer effect
;
other γ-ray spectroscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Summary We discuss the limitations of the cross-section concept in estimating the performance of a GRASER and the implications of this for evaluating conceptual systems and for experimental detection of stimulated gamma-radiation. We derive the time-dependent cross-section for stimulating emission of gamma-radiation from a nucleus and show, not only that the asymptotic cross-section is extremely small for transitions from a long-lived isomeric state to a shorter-lived excited lower state, but also that, forany transition from a long-lived state, the cross-section remains small compared with its asymptotic value for a time of the order of the reciprocal linewidth.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02454127
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