Title :
Enhancement of CO laser efficiency by addition of xenon
Author :
Bhaumik, M. ; Lacina, W. ; Mann, M.
Author_Institution :
Northrop Corporate Laboratories, Hawthorne, CA, USA
fDate :
9/1/1970 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The influence of xenon on the performance of a CO laser has been studied. The addition of xenon produced an increase in the conversion efficiency up to 40 percent and a change in the spectral intensity distribution of the laser output.
Keywords :
Anodes; Cathodes; Gas lasers; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical design; Optical materials; Optical resonators; Pump lasers; Xenon;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1970.1076530
