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Effect of argon on the performance of a fast-axial flow CO{sub 2} laser

Journal Article · · Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.)
The performance characteristics of a fast-axial flow (FAF) cw CO{sub 2} laser are described. The dependences of the output power, efficiency, and discharge voltage on the discharge current of a FAF cw CO{sub 2} laser with optimised composition of the CO{sub 2}:N2:He=1:4.4:7.6 gas mixture with a small amount of argon are studied experimentally at two pressures of 50 and 60 mbar in open and closed cycle regimes of the laser system. (lasers)
OSTI ID:
21541791
Journal Information:
Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.), Journal Name: Quantum Electronics (Woodbury, N.Y.) Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 41; ISSN 1063-7818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English