Helium-Cadmium Lasers For High Speed Writing Applications

William F. Hug

doi:10.1117/12.935051

20 September 1982 Helium-Cadmium Lasers For High Speed Writing Applications

William F. Hug

Proceedings Volume 0390, High Speed Read/Write Techniques for Advanced Printing and Data Handling; (1982) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935051
Event: 1983 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1983, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

The spectral sensitivity of several common photosensitive materials used in high speed writing applications is described along with response characteristics at specific emission wavelengths of common commercial lasers. A comparison is presented of the design and performance characteristics of helium-cadmium versus air cooled argon-ion lasers used for writing on orthochromatic materials. The laser design simplification opportunities are discussed for helium-cadmium lasers because of the high efficiency and low power density inherent in helium-cadmium lasers. New hard sealed coaxial plasma tube construction emulating helium-neon plasma tube construction has dramatically improved the reliability and shelf lifetime of helium-cadmium lasers.

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William F. Hug "Helium-Cadmium Lasers For High Speed Writing Applications", Proc. SPIE 0390, High Speed Read/Write Techniques for Advanced Printing and Data Handling, (20 September 1982); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935051

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