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This work was partially supported by USERDA, Contract E(04-3)-34, P.A. 136
Published In
Journal of Applied Physics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-1976
Subjects
Lasers, Carbon dioxide lasers, Ultrashort laser pulses, Laser amplifiers
Abstract
Explicit formulas are examined for the development of optical pulses in gain‐switched or Q‐switched laser oscillators and for the distortion of such pulses in succeeding stages of laser amplification. The results are compared to data obtained with a TEA CO₂ oscillator‐amplifier system.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8210
Citation Details
Casperson, L. W., Herbst, M. J., Turechek, J. J. (1976). Pulse evolution in CO₂ lasers. 47 (11), 5099-5101.
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