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14 August 1997 Properties of a multikilowatt-output CO2 flow laser excited by a transverse self-sustained dc glow discharge
Janusz Konefal
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Abstract
Main properties of a beam from a flow carbon-dioxide laser were determined for power values of several kilowatts. External energy characteristics of the laser were measured depending on the power supplied to the medium, the medium's total pressure, chemical composition and flow rate. The drop in the mean power of the output beam was evaluated as a function of time. High frequency fluctuation of radiation power was observed. The analysis of beam distribution in the near and far field was carried out.
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Janusz Konefal "Properties of a multikilowatt-output CO2 flow laser excited by a transverse self-sustained dc glow discharge", Proc. SPIE 3186, Laser Technology V: Physics and Research and Development Trends, (14 August 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280502
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KEYWORDS
Carbon dioxide lasers

Carbon dioxide

Beam analyzers

Chemical analysis

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