Can Noble Gases Be Manipulated to Produce Specific Emission Spectrum Lines?

In summary, it is possible to manipulate a noble gas to produce a specific emission line, but it is difficult. The closest example is a helium-neon laser which emits mostly at two emission lines of neon. By using a filter, one of these lines can be suppressed while the other is amplified.
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Is it possible to manipulate a noble gas to produce any line in its emission spectrum for a ? For example, argon produces blue but it also has several lines of red, can one force the argon to emit the red bands?
 
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A single emission line is difficult, but may be possible. The closest I know of is something like a helium-neon laser which emits mostly at two emission lines of neon. I believe one of these emission lines is suppressed so that most of the laser power is emitted in the other.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium–neon_laser
 
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Yeah, if you have a laser cavity, just put a filter for the appropriate wavelength, and this wavelength will be amplified while the others are attenuated by the filter.
 

Related to Can Noble Gases Be Manipulated to Produce Specific Emission Spectrum Lines?

1. What are spectral bands of noble gases?

Spectral bands of noble gases refer to the specific wavelengths of light that are emitted or absorbed by noble gases when they are excited. Each noble gas has its own unique set of spectral bands.

2. How do noble gases produce spectral bands?

Noble gases produce spectral bands through the process of electron transition. When an electron in a noble gas atom is excited to a higher energy level, it will eventually return to its ground state, releasing energy in the form of light. The specific wavelengths of this light correspond to the spectral bands of the noble gas.

3. What is the significance of spectral bands in studying noble gases?

Spectral bands are significant in studying noble gases because they provide valuable information about the energy levels and electronic structure of these elements. By analyzing the spectral bands, scientists can better understand the behavior and properties of noble gases.

4. How are spectral bands used in practical applications?

Spectral bands of noble gases are used in a variety of practical applications, such as in fluorescent lighting, gas discharge tubes, and plasma displays. They are also important in spectroscopy, which is used to identify and analyze different substances based on their unique spectral bands.

5. Can the spectral bands of noble gases change?

Yes, the spectral bands of noble gases can change depending on their environment. For example, the spectral bands of a noble gas in a gas discharge tube may be different from those in a plasma display due to the different energy levels and conditions. Additionally, the spectral bands of noble gases can shift slightly under high pressure or temperature.

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