Frequency-agile electro-optically Q-switched CO/sub 2/ laser for DIAL measurements

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1137683· OSTI ID:6221205

Marcus, S

An intracavity piezoelectrically tuned etalon was used to permit rapid wavelength tuning of an electro-optically Q-switched CO/sub 2/ laser. The laser wavelength could be swept sequentially through the entire 10-..mu..m P branch. Alternatively, as required for operation in a single laser DIAL system, the output could be switched rapidly between two or more prescribed transitions. The observed settling times were typically a few milliseconds.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, Massachusetts 02173
• OSTI ID: 6221205
• Journal Information: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Vol. 55:12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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OPTICAL RADAR
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