Title :
RF-excited krypton arc lamps for Nd: YAG lasers
Author :
Huchital, D.A. ; Steinberg, G.N.
Abstract :
It is argued that RF-excited krypton arc lamps should exhibit superior reliability and lifetime characteristics compared with conventional dc lamps. The operation of a laser pumped by a 30-MHz multikilowatt lamp is described.
Keywords :
Circuits; Impedance; Inverters; Laser excitation; Laser modes; Neodymium; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Temperature control; Temperature sensors;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1972.8602
