ARGON ION LASER UTILIZING A HOLLOW CATHODE GAS-FED ARC.

Abstract

Details are given of the construction and operating characteristics of a new type of argon ion laser based on the hollow cathode gas fed arc as an energy source. This device represents a significant improvement over conventional argon ion lasers. It is easy to replace components, and erosion and gas cleanup problems are minimized. Threshold conditions for the 4765, 4880, 4965 and 5145 angstrom lasing lines are given and the effect of electrode geometry, discharge current, pressure and magnetic field are considered. The use of annular discs to confine the arc column is also discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0679144

Entities

People

  • E. H. Holt
  • J. H. Noon
  • R. G. Buser
  • W. C. Jennings

Organizations

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Argon Lasers
  • Construction
  • Electrodes
  • Gas Lasers
  • Geometry
  • Ion Lasers
  • Lasers
  • Light Amplifiers
  • Magnetic Fields

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers