Plasma channel optical-pumping device and method
Description:
A device and method are described for optically pumping a gaseous laser using blackbody radiation produced by a plasma channel which is formed from an electrical discharge between two electrodes spaced at opposite longitudinal ends of the laser. A preionization device which can comprise a laser or electron beam accelerator produces a preionization beam which is sufficient to cause an elctrical discharge between the electrodes to initiate the plasma channel along the preionization path. The opti…
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Date:
July 17, 1981
Creator:
Judd, O.P.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department