Copper bromide vapor brightness amplifiers with 100 kHz pulse repetition frequency

The paper presents a laser monitor with 10 mu s time-resolution based on a high-frequency copper bromide vapor brightness amplifier. A sync circuit has been designed for single-pulse imaging. The analysis of amplifying characteristics of the active elements and active optical system (laser monitor)...

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Published in:Optics communications 2016-10, Vol.376, p.81-85
Main Authors: Triguba, M V, Evtushenkob, G S, Torgaeva, S N, Shiyanova, D V, Evtushenkoc, T G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Amplifiers
Background radiation
Brightness
Brightness temperature
Circuit design
Copper bromide
Lasers
Monitors
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Summary:The paper presents a laser monitor with 10 mu s time-resolution based on a high-frequency copper bromide vapor brightness amplifier. A sync circuit has been designed for single-pulse imaging. The analysis of amplifying characteristics of the active elements and active optical system (laser monitor) parameters allowed to determine the optimal concentration of HBr at which the images can be obtained with minimum distortions. For the active element operating at high frequencies (more than 50 kHz) as a brightness amplifier, the concentration of HBr must be lower than that needed for obtaining the maximum output power. The limiting brightness temperature of the background radiation which does not affect the image quality is determined. The potential feasibility of using a proposed brightness amplifier for visualizing processes blocked from viewing by the background radiation with the brightness temperature up to 8000 K is demonstrated.
ISSN:0030-4018
DOI:10.1016/j.optcom.2016.04.039