ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
42.55. Em
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A kinetic model has been developed for the investigation of the novel performance of a CO laser, on which efficient extraction of laser power was obtained by exciting a subsonic gas mixture of CO/N2/He/O2 through transverse dc discharge. Kinetic equations for direct excitation by electron impact, V-V and V-R/T energy transfer, and stimulated emission are coupled with a semi-one-dimensional flow model. Careful consideration is devoted especially to the V-V transfer process of CO−N2 and N2−N2. The laser power was calculated by a constant gain method. The laser output performance, examined as a function of gas mixture ratio, temperature, flow velocity, and discharge current, was in good agreement with the experiment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00697346
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