The lowest five energy states in the Helijum atom (Z=2) have the following energy levels (assuming at least one electron is in the ground state.) Зр; -1,4еV _3s; -1.7eV _2p; -3.4eV _2s; -4.0eV _1s; -24.5eV A) Find one wavelength of light that you could shine on a collection of helium atoms to make a laser. Consider selection rules for all transitions. Explain your reasoning!! B) What wavelength(s) would the output laser beam have? C) Calculate the quantum efficiency of the laser.

The lowest five energy states in the Helijum atom (Z=2) have the following energy levels (assuming at least one electron is in the ground state.) Зр; -1,4еV _3s; -1.7eV _2p; -3.4eV _2s; -4.0eV _1s; -24.5eV A) Find one wavelength of light that you could shine on a collection of helium atoms to make a laser. Consider selection rules for all transitions. Explain your reasoning!! B) What wavelength(s) would the output laser beam have? C) Calculate the quantum efficiency of the laser.

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