Accession Number:

ADA000418

Title:

Cold Cathode Electron Beam Controlled CO2 Laser Performance.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 6 Jul 72-5 Dec 73,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE WEAPONS LAB KIRTLAND AFB N MEX

Personal Author(s):

• McKee,Leslie L. , III
• Patterson,Steven R.
• Lindstrand,Richard A.
• Kinkade,Richard P.

Report Date:

1974-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

28.0

Abstract:

A cold cathode electron beam controlled CO2 laser has been constructed. The laser has produced up to 50 joules of output energy and peak powers as high as 1 GW. Various laser system parameters which control the laser output have been investigated. The laser performance has been compared with theoretical studies. Author

Descriptors:

• *CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS
• *MODE LOCKED LASERS
• PLASMAS(PHYSICS)
• ELECTRON BEAMS
• GAS LASERS
• LASER MODULATORS
• ELECTRON GUNS
• CATHODE RAY TUBES
• LASER AMPLIFIERS

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE