Title :
Extension of TEA CO2laser capabilities
Author :
Dumanchin, R. ; Michon, M. ; Farcy, J.C. ; Boudinet, G. ; Rocca-Serra, J.
Author_Institution :
Compagnie Générale d́Electricité, Laboratories de Marcoussis, Marcoussis, France
fDate :
2/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Results obtained to date with TEA CO2lasers in both single-pulse and high-repetition-rate operation are described. The special cathode arrangement for triggered discharge permits output energy of more than 18 J/1 of excited volume, with overall efficiency of 17 percent without arcing. Preliminary results obtained with a gas recirculating loop are 100 pulses/s at a 20-J/pulse level.
Keywords :
Cathodes; Circuit stability; Electrodes; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Laser stability; Optical pulses; Performance loss; Plasma temperature; Power lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1972.1076908
