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Gasdynamic laser using a CO–Ar mixture

G. A. Andronov, A. G. Armer, V. A. Belavin, B. M. Dymshits, Ya. P. Koretskiĭ, V. F. Sharkov


Abstract: The results are presented of investigations of a gasdynamic laser using CO–Ar mixtures. An output power of 20 W, a specific output energy of 5.9 J/g, and an efficiency of 0.5 % were achieved. Information is given on the attainment of laser emission from pure carbon monoxide.

UDC: 621.373.826.038.823

PACS: 42.55.Hq

Received: 24.01.1977

 English version: Soviet Journal of Quantum Electronics, 1977, 7:8, 1023–1024