Title :
Quasi-CW high-power mercury laser
Author :
Lüthi, H.R. ; Seelig, W. ; Stadler, A.
Author_Institution :
Institute of Applied Physics, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
fDate :
5/1/1976 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Laser action on a new line (

Å) with true CW potential has been achieved in a pulsed low-pressure Hg discharge. The highest power observed was 40 W. A laser pulsewidth of 0.5 ms, limited by the apparatus, was achieved.
Keywords :
Ionization; Laser transitions; Masers; Mercury (metals); Optical pulses; Power lasers; Power measurement; Semiconductor lasers; Space vector pulse width modulation; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1976.1069156