Abstract
We have demonstrated 25% internal photon conversion efficiency of a new passive atomic filter. The signal wavelength matches an intense Fraunhofer line at 422.7 nm, thereby offering enhanced sunlight rejection. A quasi-molecular interaction promotes rapid energy transfer between the 4p 1P1 level and the 4p 3PJ level of neutral calcium for wavelength shifting of 422.7-nm light into 657.3-nm emission. We discuss augmentation of the photon conversion efficiency by radiation trapping.
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