Title :
Aerodynamic window: novel diagnostic tool to characterize filaments
Author :
Schwarz, J. ; Yeak, J. ; Holch, F. ; Diels, J.-C. ; Behrens, W.H. ; Kremeyer, K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., New Mexico Univ., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
We present a novel technique that allows direct measurement of filament properties such as beam size, energy, and spectrum by using an aerowindow.
Keywords :
atmospheric optics; atmospheric techniques; high-speed optical techniques; laser beams; optical design techniques; optical self-focusing; aerodynamic window; diagnostic tool; filaments; high power laser pulses; self-focusing; Aerodynamics; Atmosphere; Atmospheric measurements; Extraterrestrial measurements; Laser beams; Nonlinear optics; Optical diffraction; Optical films; Optical pulses; Pulse measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238100
