A high-power TEA N2laser using a modified Marx generator

Abstract
A new design of TEA N2 laser for producing high-density excitation by combined use of a modified Marx generator and a pair of high-speed capacitors is described. Laser output of 1.5 MW (1.2 mJ, 0.8 ns) is obtained from a 12 cm long uniform discharge at a charging voltage of 25 kV.