Axial gain distribution in a cw CO/sub 2/ laser
Journal Article
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· Appl. Opt.; (United States)
In a conventional CO/sub 2/ laser system with low-speed longitudinal flow of the gas mixture along the discharge column a significant axial gain gradient has been found. Factors influencing the decrease of gain in the direction of the gas flow have been studied using a specially constructed cell. The rate of decrease can be strongly reduced by the addition of small amounts of xenon resulting in enhanced gain and power output.
- Research Organization:
- National Research Council of Canada, division of Physics, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6
- OSTI ID:
- 5560830
- Journal Information:
- Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 19:5; ISSN APOPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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