DocumentCode :
1120835
Title :
4B5 - Progress and applications of Q-switching techniques using molecular gas lasers
Author :
Flynn, G.W. ; Hocker, L.O. ; Javan, A. ; Kovacs, M.A. ; Rhodes, C.K.
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass.
Volume :
2
Issue :
9
fYear :
1966
fDate :
9/1/1966 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
378
Lastpage :
381
Abstract :
The characteristics of a 
-switched CO2 -N2 -He molecular laser are considered. In particular, it has been found that a 3-W continuous system gives a -switch output power in excess of 10 kW per pulse. A method for determining rotational collision cross sections for CO2 is discussed, and an induced fluorescence technique is described which is capable of giving cross sections for vibrational relaxation in CO2 . The importance of various collisional coupling mechanisms and relaxation rates in determining total CW and -switch output power is also considered.
-switched CO -switch output power in excess of 10 kW per pulse. A method for determining rotational collision cross sections for CO -switch output power is also considered.Keywords :
Frequency; Gas lasers; Java; Laser feedback; Optical pulses; Optical resonators; Output feedback; Power generation; Power lasers; Steady-state;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1966.1074091
Filename :
1074091
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