V. L. Volkov, A. A. Denisenko, S. I. Zakrevskiĭ, A. I. Ivanchenko, A. P. Koba, K. L. Lysenko, A. G. Ponomarenko, “Pumping system with high specific energy characteristics, designed for an industrial CO2 laser”, Kvantovaya Elektronika, 1989, Volume 16, Number 11,Pages 2234

Active media, pumping methods, and control radiation parameters

Pumping system with high specific energy characteristics, designed for an industrial CO₂ laser

V. L. Volkov, A. A. Denisenko, S. I. Zakrevskiĭ, A. I. Ivanchenko, A. P. Koba, K. L. Lysenko, A. G. Ponomarenko

Abstract: A report is given of the development and preliminary tests on a system for the excitation of a CO₂ laser pumped by transverse dc discharge. A specific output power 5 kW/m was obtained and there were no electrical power losses in a balanced resistor used in the discharge supply circuit.

UDC: 621.373.826.038.823

PACS: 42.55.Lt, 42.60.By, 42.60.Jf

Received: 11.04.1989