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Electron-beam-controlled lasers: discussion from the engineering viewpoint. Part I. Design of the 1 kJ and 10 kJ CO$sub 2$ lasers

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OSTI ID:4365337

The Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) CO/sub 2/ laser program was organized to design, fabricate, and evaluate highenergy, short-pulse CO/sub 2/ lasers for use in fusion studies. A general discussion of electron-beam- controlled lasers is included, along with details of component designs. This includes a discussion of the high-voltage pulsers, electron guns, pumping chamber vessels, timing, and operational experience with the 1-kJ CO/sub 2/ laser system components. In addition, the general design of the 10-kJ C0/sub 2/ laser system is presented. (auth)

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
NSA Number:
NSA-29-014437
OSTI ID:
4365337
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--73-1629; CONF-731114--43
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English