KILOWATT CO2 GAS-TRANSPORT LASER

Closed-cycle gas cooling techniques have resulted in a self-contained cw kW CO2 laser having a 1-m active length. The CO2, N2, He gas mixture is recirculated through a heat exchanger following forced convection transverse to the optical cavity and the electrical discharge. Output power has been meas...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 1969-08, Vol.15 (3), p.91-93
Main Authors: Tiffany, William B., Targ, Russell, Foster, J. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Closed-cycle gas cooling techniques have resulted in a self-contained cw kW CO2 laser having a 1-m active length. The CO2, N2, He gas mixture is recirculated through a heat exchanger following forced convection transverse to the optical cavity and the electrical discharge. Output power has been measured as a function of flow velocity and electrical input power.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.1652920