Title :
Improved performance of the microwave-pumped XeCl laser
Author :
Wisoff, P. J K ; Mendelsohn, A.J. ; Harris, S.E. ; Young, J.F.
Author_Institution :
Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
fDate :
11/1/1982 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Significant improvements in pulse length (200 ns), output power (500 W), and repetition rate (400 Hz) of the microwave-pumped XeCl laser are reported. Efficient coupling of microwave power into Ne at pressures up to 17 atm has been demonstrated.
Keywords :
Microwave applications; Noble-gas lasers; Pulsed lasers; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Masers; Microwave devices; Optical pulses; Power generation; Power lasers; Pump lasers; Radio frequency; X-ray lasers;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1982.1071448
