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Pulse propagation in a one-atmosphere CO/sub 2/ laser amplifier

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OSTI ID:6643533
The theoretical propagation of short (150-ps) laser pulses in a one-atmosphere CO/sub 2/ amplifier is investigated using a fully coherent density-matrix computer code. The influence of coherent effects and of the response times of the amplifying medium on the temporal shape of the output pulse is examined. It is found that short pulses, whose width is approximately equal to the T/sub 2/ time of the medium, can be effectively amplified.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
6643533
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-81-15; CONF-801201-7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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