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Influence of diffraction and nonresonant absorption on ultrashort pulse formation in a CO/sub 2/ amplifier

Journal Article · · Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
A numerical investigation was made of the splitting of an amplified pulse in a CO/sub 2/ amplifier with a long interaction length. An allowance for nonresonant absorption in the medium and for spreading of the beam due to diffraction led to an increase in the time interval between the first pulse and the repeat pulses which appear because of rotational relaxation.
Research Organization:
M. V. Lomonosov State University, Moscow
OSTI ID:
6014630
Journal Information:
Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 14:8; ISSN SJQEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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