Effect of gas decomposition in multijoule TE/TEA CO2 lasers excited by magnetic-spiker sustainer technique

YunXin Tang; Robert G. Harrison

doi:10.1117/12.414076

25 January 2001 Effect of gas decomposition in multijoule TE/TEA CO₂ lasers excited by magnetic-spiker sustainer technique

YunXin Tang, Robert G. Harrison

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Proceedings Volume 4184, XIII International Symposium on Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers and High-Power Laser Conference; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.414076
Event: XIII International Symposium on Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers and High-Power Laser Conference, 2000, Florence, Italy

Abstract

Investigation of the effect of dissociation products on the discharge stability and laser performance of TE/TEA CO2 lasers using magnetic-spiker sustainer excitation technology is presented. The tolerance of the discharge to O2/CO concentration is determined, giving improved results to that found in conventional systems. Both solid state and gaseous catalyst are also investigated for extending operational lifetime of the laser gas mixture.

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YunXin Tang and Robert G. Harrison "Effect of gas decomposition in multijoule TE/TEA CO₂ lasers excited by magnetic-spiker sustainer technique", Proc. SPIE 4184, XIII International Symposium on Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers and High-Power Laser Conference, (25 January 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.414076

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