Research on High Density Nanosecond Spark Light Sources.

Abstract

The major research efforts of the past year are described. The effect of the spark gap and stray capacities on the operation of a nitrogen laser was analysed. The power from such a laser was increased by a factor of 4 by selecting a matching capacity. A nanosecond standard light source was developed by calibrating a 'Nanolite' in terms of a calibrated DC carbon arc. Results of studies using both a 1 and 5 kilojoule dense plasma focus device are described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0777302

Entities

People

  • Heinz Fischer

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Gas Lasers
  • High Density
  • Lasers
  • Light Sources
  • Nanosecond Time
  • Nitrogen
  • Nitrogen Lasers
  • Spark Gaps
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy