Operation of transversely excited N.sub.2 O lasers

Details Operation of transversely excited N.sub.2 O lasers Operation of transversely excited N.sub.2 O lasers

1984-09-17

1986-09-16

Sikes, William L.

Coherent light generators

Particular operating compensation means

372 55, 372 60, 33147F, H01S 300

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046126422

ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus for producing high power, high efficiency pulsed TEA laser energy at N.sub.2 O wavelengths by suppressing discharge arc formation with H.sub.2 or CO that is added to the N.sub.2 O lasing medium. Energy loading levels up to in the range of 266 J/L atm are achieved with gas mixtures of N.sub.2 lasing mediums and H.sub.2 or CO additives comprising N.sub.2 O:He:N.sub.2 :H.sub.2 ::0.03:0.69:0.27:0.01 and N.sub.2 O:He:N.sub.2 :CO::0.03:0.66:0.26:0.05 mole fraction.

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