A compact spark pre-ionized pulser sustainer TE-CO{sub}2 laser

摘要

A compact spark pre-ionized pulser sustainer TE-CO{sub}2 laser that can produce an output energy of one joule with an overall efficiency of 12-4% is presented. Optical pulses have durations of 7-15μs FWHM. Here, the laser uses all solid-state excitation (ASSE) circuit and the discharge formed between two uniform field electrodes placed 1 -5 cm apart ultimately leads to a discharge volume of 50cm × l.5cm × l.5cm.