A high mean power ultraviolet nitrogen laser
Abstract
The basic temporal characteristics of a UV N2-laser and its potentialities were studied experimentally. It is shown how a power density of 10 to the sixth W/cu cm could be obtained on the basis of considerations derived from an analysis of transverse surface discharges. The dynamics of the discharge and laser action is investigated. Tests are described in which laser efficiency could be increased to 0.1% by using double discharge excitation.
- Publication:
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Gas Lasers
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977gala.book..213I
- Keywords:
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- Gas Lasers;
- Laser Outputs;
- Nitrogen Ions;
- Ultraviolet Lasers;
- Chemical Lasers;
- Frequency Response;
- Pulsed Lasers;
- Rc Circuits;
- Space Charge;
- Time Response;
- Lasers and Masers