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High power gas laser - Applications and future developmentsFast flow can be used to create the population inversion required for lasing action, or can be used to improve laser operation, for example by the removal of waste heat. It is pointed out that at the present time all lasers which are capable of continuous high-average power employ flow as an indispensable aspect of operation. High power laser systems are discussed, taking into account the gasdynamic laser, the HF supersonic diffusion laser, and electric discharge lasers. Aerodynamics and high power lasers are considered, giving attention to flow effects in high-power gas lasers, aerodynamic windows and beam manipulation, and the Venus machine. Applications of high-power laser technology reported are related to laser material working, the employment of the laser in controlled fusion machines, laser isotope separation and photochemistry, and laser power transmission.
Document ID
19770039370
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hertzberg, A.
(Washington, University Seattle, Wash., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1977
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 77-83
Meeting Information
Meeting: Aerospace Sciences Meeting
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Start Date: January 24, 1977
End Date: January 26, 1977
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
77A22222
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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