Laser action has been achieved on the B3Σu−–X3Σg− transition of S2 by optical pumping with a frequency‐doubled dye laser and a nitrogen laser. The observed lasing is line tunable from 365 to 570 nm. The S2 molecule is a promising candidate for an efficient scalable ultraviolet laser system.
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