Title :
Gain and optical extraction measurements in a pulser-sustained CO2laser
Author :
Seguin, Herb J J ; Nam, Kyong H. ; Tulip, John
Author_Institution :
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
fDate :
1/1/1979 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Operational data on small-signal gain, gain profile, and optical power extraction is presented for a photoinitiated impulse-enhanced electrically excited (PIE) CO2laser. The measurements taken as a function of gas composition, input power loading, and flow velocity reveal a strong similarity to electron beam-sustained machines. The relatively simple construction and operational characteristics exhibited by the device may render it industrially viable.
Keywords :
CW lasers; Carbon dioxide lasers; Data mining; Electron optics; Fluid flow measurement; Gain measurement; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Optical pulses; Power lasers; Power measurement; Pulse measurements;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1979.1069882
