Theoretical Studies of High Energy Pulsed CO2 Lasers,

Abstract

Pulsed CO2 lasers are receiving considerable attention at the US Army Missile Command because of their advantages over cw lasers. Theoretical studies of laser kinetic processes, together with a new pressure scaling method developed in-house, have led to the development of a useful mathematical model for electron-beam-controlled CO2 lasers which shows close agreement with experimental observations. The model has indicated that energies approaching 80 joules/liter-atm are possible. The current goal of a 10-kJ/pulse laser is realizable in a 200 liter-atm laser is realizable in a 200 liter-atm laser structure.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0750314

Entities

People

  • Charles Cason
  • Steven J. Kast

Organizations

  • Two-phase opacification of the liver in cirrhosis

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Amplifiers
  • Carbon Dioxide Lasers
  • Electron Beams
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • High Energy
  • Lasers
  • Light Amplifiers
  • Light Sources
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Observation
  • Optical Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics