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Townes, C. H.

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Microwave evidence for interstellar molecules.

The present state of microwave observations of interstellar molecules is reviewed, with emphasis on the need for accurate theoretical understanding of their rates and modes of production. Typical abundances of molecular species in dark interstellar clouds are tabulated, and it is shown that in addition to abundance information observations of molecular lines can yield data on the isotope contents, velocities, and temperatures of the clouds in which they exist. Collisions, spontaneous emission, the isotropic radiation, radiation trapping, and higher-frequency radiation are evaluated as factors contributing to molecular excitation processes.

Townes, C. H.↗

Optical frequency waveguide and ion transmission system

Electromagnetically generated, high-dielectric tube forms a waveguide which retains the electromagnetic energy within the beam, the trapped beam establishes an optical frequency waveguide appropriate for its own conduction with minimum diffraction loss.

Chiao, R. Y.↗

Quantum optics or quantum electronics.

Quantum optics or electronics, discussing electromagnetic waves control and interactions with matter, maser oscillators theory and characteristics, nonlinear optics, induced transparency, etc

Townes, C. H.↗

Standing waves in self-trapped light filaments.

Light waves traveling backward and forward in very small filaments of optical material result in standing waves producing visible spatial beats, allowing detection of changes in refractive index

STANDING WAVE↗

Self-steepening of light pulses

Self-steepening of light pulses due to propagation in medium with intensity-dependent index of refraction

LIGHT TRANSMISSION↗