Preionization Techniques For Discharge Lasers

C. Tallman

doi:10.1117/12.951329

10 April 1989 Preionization Techniques For Discharge Lasers

C. Tallman

Proceedings Volume 1046, Pulse Power for Lasers II; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951329
Event: OE/LASE '89, 1989, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

The success of discharge-pumped lasers depends upon achieving some degree of control over the discharge stability. A very large effort has been expended toward this goal by researchers since the early discharge CO2 lasers were developed. With the extensive development of the rare gas halide lasers much more effort has been expended because of the inherent instability in pumping electronegative gases. This paper reviews the major approaches of preionization, the critical issues and the limitations of each.

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C. Tallman "Preionization Techniques For Discharge Lasers", Proc. SPIE 1046, Pulse Power for Lasers II, (10 April 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951329

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