Wick for metal vapor laser

Details Wick for metal vapor laser Wick for metal vapor laser

1983-11-25

1992-09-15

Moskowitz, Nelson

Coherent light generators

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372 59, 372 63, 359377, 359342, H01S 303, H01S 302

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051484404

ABSTRACT:
An improved wick for a metal vapor laser is made of a refractory metal cylinder, preferably molybdenum or tungsten for a copper laser, which provides the wicking surface. Alternately, the inside surface of the ceramic laser tube can be metalized to form the wicking surface. Capillary action is enhanced by using wire screen, porous foam metal, or grooved surfaces. Graphite or carbon, in the form of chunks, strips, fibers or particles, is placed on the inside surface of the wick to reduce water, reduce metal oxides and form metal carbides.

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Karras et al., "Metal Vapor Laser Contaminant Study", May 1980, pp. 1-103, NTIS AD-A100 906/7 abst. provided.

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