Influence of nitrogen oxides on the energy characteristics of an electron-beamcontrolled CO2 laser

A homogeneous model of an electron-beam-controlled CO₂ laser, taking into account the fundamental kinetic processes in the approximation of a constant gas pressure, is used in a numerical investigation of the influence of N₂O impurities on the ultimate characteristics of the nonselfsustained discharge and the CO₂ laser. The influence of stimulated emission on the discharge stability is also studied.