DocumentCode :
1102517
Title :
Frequency dependence in RF discharge excited waveguide CO2 lasers
Author :
He, D. ; Hall, D.R.
Author_Institution :
University of Hull, Hull, England, United Kingdom
Volume :
20
Issue :
5
fYear :
1984
fDate :
5/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
509
Lastpage :
514
Abstract :
The performance characteristics of RF discharge excited CO2 waveguide lasers are investigated as a function of the frequency of the power source in the range 50-250 MHz. In addition, the influence of frequency on the spatial and electrical properties of the discharge are studied. The laser power output, which is seen to peak at a particular frequency, may be correlated with the achievement of optimum ( 
) values for energy transfer to the upper laser level. The form and distribution of striations, parallel to the electrodes, are seen to be a major factor influencing laser properties.
) values for energy transfer to the upper laser level. The form and distribution of striations, parallel to the electrodes, are seen to be a major factor influencing laser properties.Keywords :
Carbon dioxide lasers; Waveguide lasers; Fault location; Frequency dependence; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Physics; Power generation; Power lasers; Radio frequency; Waveguide lasers;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1984.1072430
Filename :
1072430
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