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Title: Efficient 7-J flashlamp-pumped dye laser at 500-nm wavelength

Journal Article · · Appl. Opt.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.25.002142· OSTI ID:5583460

An existing transverse flow flashlamp-pumped dye laser capable of operation at 500 pps for extended periods of time has been modified and optimized for operation at 502 nm using coumarin 504. Energies of over 7 J/ pulse and efficiencies of over 1% have been demonstrated in single-shot operation. This has been achieved by using a spectral transfer dye in the flashlamp coolant to increase the useful output of the flashlamps. Flashlamps were tested at up to 400-J input per lamp for extended periods to develop lamp life data.

Research Organization:
U.S. Army Missle Command, Huntsville, Alabama 35804
OSTI ID:
5583460
Journal Information:
Appl. Opt.; (United States), Vol. 25:13
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English