Copper Halide Laser Research.
Abstract
This report describes results of experimental studies of continuously-pulsed copper halide laser systems. Optical absorption and fluorescence measurements in the copper bromide discharge have produced detailed information about the laser kinetics in such systems. In particular, the absorption measurements led to determinations of the copper ground state and excited state densities as a function of time and position during a series of electrical pulses. In a longitudinal discharge configuration, radial pumping effects were found to produce appreciable depletion of copper atoms from the core of the discharge region. The effects of this phenomenon on laser performance are discussed and recommendations are made for future development efforts in copper halide lasers. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA053237
Entities
People
- C. S. Liu
- D. W. Feldman
- J. L. Pack
- L. A. Weaver