DocumentCode :
1082196
Title :
Effect of preionization of a copper vapor laser
Author :
Gabay, S. ; Smilanski, I.
Author_Institution :
Nuclear Research Center, Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
Volume :
16
Issue :
6
fYear :
1980
fDate :
6/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
598
Lastpage :
601
Abstract :
It is shown that the operation of a copper vapor laser (CVL) in exeptionaly low 
is due to preionization. By introducing a wire preionization to a CVL we demonstrate its influence on the laser performance. In a repetitively pulsed CVL a previous pulse can be the preionization source.
is due to preionization. By introducing a wire preionization to a CVL we demonstrate its influence on the laser performance. In a repetitively pulsed CVL a previous pulse can be the preionization source.Keywords :
Gas lasers; Conductors; Copper; Electrons; Equations; Fiber lasers; Gallium arsenide; Laser modes; Optical pulses; Optimized production technology; Semiconductor lasers;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1980.1070545
Filename :
1070545
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