Experimental and theoretical study of the xenon laser and associated high-gain phenomena

A pulsed infrared xenon laser system, constructed to study phenomena associated with high gain, is described. Extracted-power measurements from both an amplifier and an oscillator are presented. Comparison with semianalytical solutions of simple-model equations is made to obtain estimates for small-...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 1978-10, Vol.49 (10), p.5107-5113
Main Authors: Sandoval, R. P., Moreno, J. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A pulsed infrared xenon laser system, constructed to study phenomena associated with high gain, is described. Extracted-power measurements from both an amplifier and an oscillator are presented. Comparison with semianalytical solutions of simple-model equations is made to obtain estimates for small-signal gain (2.0 cm−1) and saturation intensity (0.2 W/cm2). The effects of aperturing and wall reflectivity on oscillator output are also studied. A simple model together with measurements show that aperturing enhances parasitic oscillations.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.324457