Waveguide Gas Lasers
Abstract
The objectives of this program are to study (both analytically and experimentally) gas laser systems which might operate advantageously in a waveguide configuration. In this analysis phase the authors examined the scaling of known gas discharge laser systems with diameter. Interest was in studying performance characteristics which might be improved in small bore discharges. Three systems were identified as being particularly promising: the HF electrical laser, the xenon excimer laser, and the argon-nitrogen transfer laser. In the case of the HF electrical laser, the particular advantage of small bore discharge operation is the control of E/P and the minimizing of discharge nonuniformity and instabilities. Pulsed discharges were operated in HF-argon mixtures at conditions which duplicate those used in successful laser experiments using electron beam stabilized discharges. Analysis of the xenon excimer laser and the argon-nitrogen transfer laser indicates that the high specific pump power required could be produced in small bore discharges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA006410
Entities
People
- Marvin B. Klein
Organizations
- HRL Laboratories