A Multiple Pulse CO2 TEA Laser for Use in Thermal Blooming Studies

摘要

The design, performance and operating characteristics of a multiple pulse CO2 TEA laser constructed at AWRE for use in thermal blooming studies is described. Using unstable resonator optics, at the maximum pulse repetition frequency of approx. 10.4 Hz, this laser yielded a good quality output beam of mean power 28 + or - 2 W. (Author)