High repetition rate mini TEA CO/sub 2/ laser using a semiconductor preionizer

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1136882· OSTI ID:7043968

Rickwood, K R; McInnes, J

A mini TEA CO/sub 2/ laser using a semiconductor preionizer is described. The laser will operate at a pulse repetition frequency greater than 5 kHz. At a pulse repetition frequency of 1 kHz a mean power output of 35 W can be maintained over extended periods. Burst mode operation of 10/sup 4/ shots at a pulse repetition frequency of 1.5 kHz can produce mean power in excess of 50 W.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ, England
• OSTI ID: 7043968
• Journal Information: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States) Vol. 53:11; ISSN RSINA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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