Utilization efficiency of the gas flow in pulse-periodic CO/sub 2/ lasers

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978 · Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1070/QE1978v008n10ABEH011043· OSTI ID:6477592

Baranov, V Y; Malyuta, D D; Mezhevov, V S

The results of experiments on achieving the optimal pulse repetition frequency in a TEA CO/sub 2/ laser using transverse gas flow in the velocity range 2--200 m/sec are reported. Measurements of the emitted power and pulse shape at pulse repetition frequencies higher than the optimal value are described and it is shown that attainment of the optimal parameters for pulse-periodic lasers is strongly dependent on the stability of their electric--discharge systems against arc formation.

• OSTI ID: 6477592
• Journal Information: Sov. J. Quant. Electron. (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Vol. 8:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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