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    Area of Science:

    • Atomic physics
    • Laser physics
    • Quantum optics

    Background:

    • Alkali atoms possess significant stored energy in their resonance lines.
    • Efficient methods for extracting this stored energy are crucial for various applications.
    • Existing energy extraction techniques may have limitations in efficiency or applicability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and evaluate the radiative-collisional laser process for energy extraction from alkali atoms.
    • To determine the optimal conditions and identify the most promising alkali element for this process.
    • To quantify the potential energy gain achievable.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical modeling of the radiative-collisional laser process.
    • Calculation of population inversion and gain coefficients for alkali atoms.
    • Simulation of energy extraction efficiency at specific wavelengths.

    Main Results:

    • The radiative-collisional laser process is proposed as a viable method for energy extraction.
    • Rubidium (Rb) exhibits the highest calculated gain at a wavelength of 5.4 micrometers.
    • A gain of 8%/cm was predicted at a resonance-line population density of 5 x 10^16 atoms/cm^3.

    Conclusions:

    • The radiative-collisional laser process offers a promising pathway for harnessing energy stored in alkali atom resonance lines.
    • Rubidium is identified as a key element for achieving significant energy gain.
    • Further experimental validation is warranted to confirm the theoretical predictions.