Continuous high-power gas lasers
Abstract
High power gas laser concepts are discussed with emphasis on the role that fluid mechanics has played in their development. Consideration is given to three types of systems: gasdynamic lasers, HF supersonic diffusion lasers, and electric discharge lasers. Flow effects and aerodynamic windows in such lasers are briefly described. Future directions of research are outlined.
- Publication:
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Entropie
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979Entro..15...94H
- Keywords:
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- Continuous Wave Lasers;
- Gasdynamic Lasers;
- Hf Lasers;
- High Power Lasers;
- Laser Outputs;
- Aerodynamics;
- Electric Discharges;
- Laser Windows;
- Technology Utilization;
- Lasers and Masers