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Overtone bands lasing at 2. 7--3. 1. mu. m in electrically excited CO

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.89793· OSTI ID:7316696
Lasing on the first overtone vibrational-rotational transitions of carbon monoxide is reported. The laser is a supersonic flow laser, which uses an electric-discharge-excited CO/He/O/sub 2/ mixture. 20 W cw power at 0.6% electrical efficiency is obtained.
Research Organization:
Calspan Corporation, Buffalo, New York 14221
OSTI ID:
7316696
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 31:9; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English