Title :
Wavelength selection in a Q-switched CO2laser using selective absorption in gases
Author :
Day, G.W. ; Gaddy, O.L. ; Jungling, K.C.
Abstract :
Operation of a Q-switched CO2laser on the P and R branches of the 00°1 to 10°0 vibrational transition and on the P and R branches of the 00°1 to 02°0 vibrational transition individually has been achieved using selective absorption in gases. The advantage of this technique over other means of wavelength selection is that the resonator Q is not reduced at the oscillating wavelength.
Keywords :
Absorption; Degradation; Diffraction gratings; Electron tubes; Gas lasers; Gases; Helium; Laser transitions; Lasers and electrooptics; Optical materials;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1969.7459
