Power characteristics of an He–Ne laser utilizing the 3s2–2p6 transition in neon (λ =612 nm) and containing a 127J2 absorption cell

An experimental investigation was made of the power characteristics of an He–Ne/J₂ laser utilizing the 3s₂–2p₆ transition in neon (λ = 612 nm). The parameters of the active medium corresponding to the maximum output power were determined and high-contrast resonances of saturated absorption were recorded.