RESEARCH OF LASER PUMP AND ENERGY STORAGE TECHNIQUES,

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Abstract:

A fast high radiance ablating laser pump of novel design has been constructed and its radiative characteristics have been determined. Performance of the lamp for exciting a ruby crystal of 0.580 in. diameter and 8 in. length has been established. Total stimulated emission energies in the range 10 joules to 30 joules, depending on individual rods, have been verified. Laser energy was emitted in times near 25 micro sec. The stimulated emission pulse consisted of a series of spikes highly regular with respect to their mutual separation and peak power. Maximum measured peak spike power was 2.5 x 1,000,000 watts. Author

Author(s):
Mastrup, F. N. ; Wuerker, R. F. ; Caldwell, J. J., Jr.
Author Organization(s):
TRW SPACE TECHNOLOGY LABS REDONDO BEACH CALIF
Annotation:
Research of laser pump and energy storage techniques.
Pagination:
0131

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFAL-TR-65-22
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 33(615)-1072
Task Number(s):
523703
Project Number(s):
AF-5237
Monitor Series:
TR-65-22
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LASERS, *PUMPING(ELECTRONICS), PUMPING(ELECTRONICS), BLACKBODY RADIATION, PUMPING(ELECTRONICS), ABLATION, XENON LAMPS, FLASH LAMPS, LIGHT PULSES, EXCITATION, RUBY, CRYSTALS, ENERGY, OPTICS
Report Date:
1965 Feb 01