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Optically pumped laser systems

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4103464
Laser systems which are pumped by an electric discharge formed in a gas are disclosed. The discharge is in the form of a vortex stabilized electric arc which is triggered with an auxiliary energy source. At high enough repetition rates residual ionization between successive pulses contributes to the pulse stabilization. The arc and the gain medium are positioned inside an optical pumping cavity where light from the arc is coupled directly into the gain medium. (auth)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-014699
Assignee:
to United Technologies Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3911375
OSTI ID:
4103464
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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