Electrical High-Pressure Molecular Gas Lasers
Abstract
The design and operation of high-power, electrically excited gas lasers are discussed with particular attention given to molecular-type lasers operating at high pressure. A survey is presented of gases in which laser action has been initiated by electrical discharge at high gas pressure. The basic processes for operation of the carbon-dioxide and carbon-monoxide lasers are described. The design criteria and the potential for high power and high brightness from a carbon-dioxide laser are discussed. The engineering requirements for a pumping arrangement which uses an electron beam for pre- ionization to obtain uniform electric pumping are reviewed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0746148
Entities
People
- E. J. Seppi
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses