Optimization of a gasdynamic laser resonator

Journal Article · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979 · Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1070/QE1979v009n05ABEH009035· OSTI ID:5886801

Bakanov, D G; Odintsov, A I; Fedoseev, A I; Sharkov, V F

An analysis is made of the vibrational energy exchange kinetics in a stream in a gasdynamic CO/sub 2/ laser when a radiation field is present. The analysis is made using a theoretical model which allows for the finite rate of vibrational energy transfer, vibrational relaxation, and also population of the lower active level. Data on the active medium saturation are given together with calculation formulas and graphs which can be used to determine the optimal parameters of a gasdynamic laser resonator. The experimental results satisfactorily confirm the theoretical calculations.

• Research Organization: M. V. Lomonosov State University, Moscow
• OSTI ID: 5886801
• Journal Information: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 9:5; ISSN SJQEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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