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Model of a pulsed liquid solar-pumped spaceborne laser

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
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  1. State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation 'A.I. Leipunski Institute for Physics and Power Engineering', Obninsk, Kaluga Region (Russian Federation)
A model of a pulsed liquid solar-pumped laser is constructed. A neodymium-containing phosphorus oxychloride (POCl{sub 3}-SnCl{sub 4}-Nd{sup 3+}) liquid is proposed as an active medium. The lasing parameters of this medium are calculated for a spaceborne laser as functions of its size and the coefficient of solar energy concentration. (lasers)
OSTI ID:
21470470
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Journal Name: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.) Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 34; ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English