Title :
Gain characteristics of an axial gas discharge interacting with a transverse rotating magnetic field
Author :
Willis, R.J. ; Seguin, H.J.J. ; Capjack, C.E. ; Nikumb, S.K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Alberta Univ., Edmonton, Alta., Canada
Abstract :
Gain measurements within an axial discharge interacting with a transverse rotating magnetic field are presented. The effects of applied voltage and magnetic field strength on centerline gain are discussed. This is followed by an investigation of the radial gain profile and the saturation intensity. Observed values of the small signal gain and the saturation intensity were 0.85 m/sup -1/ and 160 W/cm/sup 2/, respectively.<>
Keywords :
discharges (electric); magnetic field effects; axial gas discharge; magnetic field strength; saturation intensity; transverse rotating magnetic field; Discharges; Gain measurement; Gas lasers; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Power lasers; Temperature; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
