Graduate Program in Physics.Wetherilt, James A.Kurt, Adnan.2023-03-162023-03-161988.PHYS 1988 K96https://digitalarchive.library.bogazici.edu.tr/handle/123456789/13692In this study the design and construction of a molecular nitrogen laser intended as a pump source for a dye laser system is presented. This . laser radiation at a wavelength of 337.1 nanometers and uses Blumlein switching to achieve fast (N a few nanosecond width) and high peaK power (N a few hundred Kilowatts) pulses. It operates using atmospheric pressure nitrogen with a cavity length of ten centimeters. The incorporation of this laser into a wavelength tunable, pumped dye laser system is outlined. Methods for studying fast optical pulses are given. iv30 cm.Lasers.Lasers in chemistry.viii, 38 leaves;