Model for the dissociation pulse, afterglow, and laser pulse in the Cu/CuCl double pulse laser

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.328088· OSTI ID:5486455

Kushner, M J; Culick, F E.C.

A model which completely describes the Cu/CuCl double pulse laser is presented. The dissociation discharge pulse and afterglow are simulated and the results are used as initial conditions for an analysis of the pumping discharge pulse and laser pulse. Experimental behavior including the minimum, optimum, and maximum delays between pulses, and the dependence of laser pulse energy on dissociation energy are satisfactorily reproduced. An optimum tube temperature is calculated, and the dependence of laser pulse energy on tube temperature (i.e., CuCl vapor pressure) is explained for the first time.

• Research Organization: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125
• OSTI ID: 5486455
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 51:6; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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COPPER HALIDES
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PRESSURE DEPENDENCE
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TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPOUNDS
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