Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, Hans-Kopfermann-Strasse 1, D-85748 Garching, Germany
and Sektion Physik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, Germany
Abstract:
The influence of atomic coherence effects on the statistical and spectral properties of the ion-trap laser is investigated. Various pump configurations are considered for a realistic level scheme using a Ca ion. Compared to previous suggestions, 50% more output is obtained.