Output power and saturation parameter of an air-breathing electric discharge CO/sub 2/ laser

Journal Article · Wed May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.334575· OSTI ID:6032480

Hara, H; Sugii, M

The output power and saturation parameter of an air-breathing electric discharge CO/sub 2/ laser are reported. An output power of 79 W was obtained with an energy-conversion efficiency of 5.1% and a specific power of 12.5 J/g. The saturation parameter of approx.30 W/cm/sup 2/ was determined by measuring the gain with and without lasing. We also discuss the influence of He- and Ar-gas addition on the output power of the present laser.

• Research Organization: First Research Center, Japan Defense Agency, Nakameguro 2-2-1, Meguro, Tokyo 153, Japan
• OSTI ID: 6032480
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 57:9; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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