High-energy electric-discharge CO2 laser with easily ionizable substances added to the mixture

Abstract

Optimization of the pumping regime and of the resonator parameters, as well as the correct choice of easily ionizable additives to the active mixture of a CO2 laser excited by an SSVD ensured a specific output energy of 51 J/1 and a conversion efficiency of electrical into optical energy of 22 % in an active medium volume of 16 1.