Parametric studies of an optically pumped 12-micron NH3 laser
Abstract
A high-power 12.08-micron NH3 laser optically pumped by a TEA CO2 laser was developed for UF6 laser isotope separation. An output energy of 50 mJ (500 kW) was obtained with an energy conversion efficiency of about 2%. The NH3 pressure dependence of the output energy and the characteristics of the polarization of the laser light were studied, and the lasing mechanism was discussed on the basis of laser pulse shapes.
- Publication:
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Osaka University Technology Reports
- Pub Date:
- March 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979OsUTR..29..169M
- Keywords:
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- Carbon Dioxide Lasers;
- Chemical Lasers;
- Gas Lasers;
- High Power Lasers;
- Laser Pumping;
- Optical Pumping;
- Tea Lasers;
- Ammonia;
- Gas Pressure;
- Isotope Separation;
- Laser Outputs;
- Lasing;
- Polarized Light;
- Pulsed Lasers;
- Uranium Fluorides;
- Lasers and Masers