Sealed copper vapor laser assembly
Abstract
Improvements in a discharge heated copper vapor laser (CVL) assembly may result in greater long term performance and reliability. This new design incorporates a positive gas seal to allow high-pressure sealed or controlled leak rate operation. High-pressure operation at low buffer-gas leak rates results in a decrease in copper loss rate and, because of this, an improved useful lifetime. A description of materials and construction method for this copper vapor laser assembly is provided.
- Publication:
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Review of Scientific Instruments
- Pub Date:
- June 1982
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.1137059
- Bibcode:
- 1982RScI...53..762A
- Keywords:
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- Copper;
- Metal Vapor Lasers;
- Aluminum Oxides;
- Fabrication;
- Heat Transfer;
- Laser Materials;
- Seals (Stoppers);
- Lasers and Masers