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A radiatively pumped CW CO2 laserA proof of principle experiment to demonstrate the physics of a radiatively pumped laser has been carried out. For the first time, a blackbody cavity has optically pumped a CW CO2 laser. Results are presented from a series of experiments using mixtures of CO2, He, and Ar in which maximum output power was obtained with a 20 percent CO2-15 percent He-65 percent Ar mixture. The dependence of the output power on the blackbody temperature and the cooling gas flow rate is also discussed. By appropriately varying these parameters, continuous output powers of 8-10 mW have been achieved.
Document ID
19840055800
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Insuik, R. J.
(Washington Univ. Seattle, WA, United States)
Christiansen, W. H.
(Washington, University Seattle, WA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
Volume: QE-20
ISSN: 0018-9197
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Accession Number
84A38587
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-176
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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