Combustion Driven Gas Dynamic CO[sub]2[/sub] Lasers

Edward T. Gerry

doi:10.1117/12.954764

21 July 1976 Combustion Driven Gas Dynamic CO₂ Lasers

Edward T. Gerry

Proceedings Volume 0076, Ultra High Power Lasers for Practicable Applications; (1976) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954764
Event: 1976 SPIE/SPSE Technical Symposium East, 1976, Reston, United States

Abstract

The basic principles behind the operation of the thermally pumped CO2 gas dynamic laser are developed. Experimentally demonstrated performance is compared to theoretical upper limits and approaches for performance improvement toward these limits are reviewed. Relative efficiency and utility vis-a-vis electrically pumped CO2 lasers are discussed. Investigations towards a thermally pumped laser based on the HCl molecule are reported.

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Edward T. Gerry "Combustion Driven Gas Dynamic CO₂ Lasers", Proc. SPIE 0076, Ultra High Power Lasers for Practicable Applications, (21 July 1976); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954764

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