Infrared Dye Laser Study.
Abstract
The feasibility of a flash lamp pumped, near infrared dye laser operating at a moderate repetition rate was shown. The laser produced output pulses of 17 kw peak power at a rate of 4 pulses per minute. The flow system that is essential for multiflash operation was capable of flow rates up to 50 cc/second without degrading the output pulses; this flow rate would be adequate for operation at 10 flashes per second. The excitation source for this laser is a 20 torr N2 flash lamp with a 15 cm arc length and 3mm bore. It is powered by a 0.3 microfarad capacitor at an input energy of 86 joules. The laser produced in this project would be useful in applications requiring a few milliwatts of average power.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0769939