Published January 15, 1974 | Version v1
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A limitation for nanosecond CO2 pulse amplification

  • 1. Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California

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We have determined experimentally a limitation for nanosecond CO2 pulse amplification at atmospheric pressure in 5:1:1 He:CO2:N2 gas mixtures. We find that the refraction effect, self-defocusing, will present difficulties both in the amplification of a nanosecond CO2 laser pulse to substantial energies and in subsequent laser fusion experiments where the laser beam is to be focused onto a target.

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Journal Title
Applied Physics Letters
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
2
Series
Appl. Phys. Lett.
Journal Page Range
87-90
ISSN
0003-6951

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