Efficient pulsed gas discharge lasers

1966/04/01 by W. Walter, N. Solimene, M. Piltch +1
Engineering · Chemistry · Physics and Astronomy · #Laser Design and Applications #Spectroscopy and Laser Applications #Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research

paper · doi:10.1109/jqe.1966.1073825

Abstract

Summary form only, as given. The operation and advantages of a class of lasers by cyclic excitation and relaxation of neutral atomic vapors are described. Pulsed laser action in copper vapor at 5105.5 and 5782.1 A provides experimental verification.

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