Low Repetition Rate Copper Vapor Laser.
Abstract
The program has resulted in a significant advance in the state-of-the-art. A laser module was demonstrated at a PRF of 1.0 kHz with a 12.12 mJ per pulse output, which is a factor of 7 greater than the prior art. The laser was operated consistently at a PRF as low as 700 Hz. Analysis of experimental data for a range of tube diameters and PRF values show that output pulse energy scales linearly with the active lasing volume. Significantly, no physical limit to this volumetric scaling was observed during the program. It has been concluded that a laser system for producing greater than 50 mJ per pulse is feasible using two laser modules. A brassboard design can be assembled with moderate risk using electronic components within the present state-of-the-art. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA047197
Entities
People
- Robert J. Homsey
- Robert S. Anderson
- Thomas W. Karras
Organizations
- General Electric