Gain-Switched Pulsed rf CO2 Waveguide Lasers

L. V. Sutter

doi:10.1117/12.958737

22 August 1980 Gain-Switched Pulsed rf CO2 Waveguide Lasers

L. V. Sutter

Proceedings Volume 0227, CO2 Laser Devices and Applications; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958737
Event: 1980 Technical Symposium East, 1980, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

Recent work in the area of rf pumped CO, waveguide lasers has led to the development of high repetition rate pulsed rf devices. Thgse lasers typically exhibit self-polarized, gain-switched outputs with remarkable amplitude and frequency stability. Peak output powers of nearly 800 watts have been observed at kilohertz repetition rates in 20 cm long devices. Minimal degradation in average power after 109 pulses has been observed during sealed-off operation in one such device.

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L. V. Sutter "Gain-Switched Pulsed rf CO2 Waveguide Lasers", Proc. SPIE 0227, CO2 Laser Devices and Applications, (22 August 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958737

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