Accession Number:

ADD014341

Title:

CO2 Laser Plus Optimization for Harmonic Generation.

Descriptive Note:

Patent, Filed 10 Mar 87, patented 5 Sep 89,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Feldman, Barry J.

Report Date:

1987-03-10

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

This patents discloses a pulsed carbon dioxide laser that eliminates the nitrogen tail on the pulse by placing a Brewster angle absorption cell inside the optical cavity of the laser. This Brewster angle absorption cell contains a gas which exhibits a preferential absorption in the 10 micron spectral regime. This preferential absorption causes the laser to lase in the 9.6 micron regime which allows for easier harmonic generation and elimination of the nitrogen tail. jhd

Descriptors:

• *CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS
• *PATENTS
• *CONTROL
• *SPECTRAL LINES
• RADIATION ABSORPTION
• LASER CAVITIES
• HARMONIC GENERATORS
• LASERS
• NITROGEN
• OPTICS
• PULSED LASERS
• OPTICAL PUMPING

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE