Iodine monofluoride discharge laser investigation

Journal Article · Mon Oct 15 00:00:00 EDT 1990 · Journal of Applied Physics; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.346269· OSTI ID:6176698

Harris, D G; Blauer, J A; Hurlock, S C ^[1]

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1. Rockwell International, Rocketdyne Division, Canoga Park, CA (USA)

The results of an experimental investigation to improve the performance of a discharge-pumped iodine monofluoride laser are reported. Lasing was observed at 478.7, 484.7, 490.7, and 496.5 nm. Electrical measurements of the discharge characteristics permitted the energy flow in the circuit to be followed and laser efficiencies to be calculated. Parametric studies of gas mixtures were carried out. By optimizing several parameters, single-pulse lasing energies greater than 50 mJ were obtained.

• OSTI ID: 6176698
• Journal Information: Journal of Applied Physics; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics; (USA) Vol. 68:8; ISSN 0021-8979; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING
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EFFICIENCY
ELECTRICAL PUMPING
FLUORIDES
FLUORINE COMPOUNDS
GAS LASERS
HALIDES
HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
IODINE COMPOUNDS
IODINE FLUORIDES
LASERS
PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS
PERFORMANCE
PULSES
PUMPING