The Construction and Performance of TEAL,
Abstract
The construction of TEAL (Transversely Excited Atmospheric pressure Laser) is described with reference to the required specification for single pulse thermal blooming experiments. All the major performance parameters are described, such as energy, temporal profile, spectrum and stability. In particular, several different measurements of the spatial profile are compared with theoretical predictions, which in general predict well the main features but not the finer details. Also the results of pulse stretching experiments are described, in which the pulse is lengthened from 3 to 14 microsec. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA074746
Entities
People
- A. C. Simmons
- P. L. Eggins
- R. J. Prosser
Organizations
- Atomic Weapons Establishment