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1979

Carbon dioxide lasers -- Evaluation

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Properties Of A Coaxial Cw Co₂ Laser, T.-K. Cheng Ken, Lee W. Casperson Jul 1979

Properties Of A Coaxial Cw Co₂ Laser, T.-K. Cheng Ken, Lee W. Casperson

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A cw CO₂ laser has been developed in which the active medium is formed by a discharge between coaxial electrodes. The laser gain and saturation properties have been studied as functions of the various device parameters. Over-all efficiency is about the same as for a conventional longitudinal discharge laser, and advantages of the coaxial geometry include low voltage operation, rapid cooling, and rugged construction.

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