Vol. 8, issue 11, article # 4
pdf Kropanev A. Yu., Orlov A. N., Osipov V. V. Pulse-periodic XeCl laser with a system of gaseous mixture regeneration. // Atmospheric and oceanic optics. 1995. V. 8. No. 11. P. 1579-1585.Copy the reference to clipboard
Abstract:
Results of investigations aimed at increase of the output energy, operating lifetime, and beam quality of a typical XeCl laser are reported in this paper. Double-peak dependence of output energy on the ratio of peaking and storage capacities has been discovered for the first time in experimental run. The reasons for the occurrence of these peaks have been explained. Data on mirror fouling and cyclic operation regime allow us to conclude that laser power is decreased due to occurrence of finely-dispersed particles in an active medium at the initial stage of laser operation (up to 106 switching on). Efficiency of a new system of gaseous mixture regeneration has been demonstrated. This system does not require cryogenic apparatus, maintains the HCl concentration constant, and removes finely dispersed particles and a number of harmful molecular admixtures.