Title :
Second-generation kinetically-enhanced copper vapour lasers
Author :
Mildren, R.P. ; Withford, M.J. ; Piper, J.A. ; Marshall, G.D. ; Coutts, D.W.
Author_Institution :
Centre for Lasers & Applications, Macquarie Univ., Sydney, NSW, Australia
Abstract :
We report the performance of compact kinetically-enhanced copper vapour lasers designed with reduced thermal insulation. We obtain several-fold enhancements in the specific output power and other performance indicators than previously obtained from copper lasers of any type.
Keywords :
copper; gas lasers; thermal insulation; Cu; kinetically-enhanced copper vapour lasers; reduced thermal insulation; second-generation; Additives; Circuits; Copper; Gas lasers; Insulation; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Materials processing; Power generation; Power lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2003. The 5th Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7766-4
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2003.1277206
