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Pulser-sustainer carbon monoxide electric-discharge supersonic laser

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.89563· OSTI ID:7291670
Operation of a cw CO electric-discharge supersonic laser with a pulser-sustainer discharge is described. High-power operation as well as independent control over electron energy and density are demonstrated. Maximum input power achieved to date is 100 kW. The maximum output power is 6 kW or 10% of the sustainer positive column power. Much improved performance appears possible.
Research Organization:
Ames Research Center, NASA, Moffett Field, California 94035
OSTI ID:
7291670
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 31:12; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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