IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF PULSED NOBLE GAS ION LASERS WITH AN AXIAL MAGNETIC FIELD

1 February 1968

journal article
research article
Published by AIP Publishing in Applied Physics Letters

Vol. 12 (3) , 86-89
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1651910

Abstract

The output of pulsed argon ion lasers with an axial magnetic field was studied as a function of magnetic field, current, inside diameter, pressure, and oscillating wavelength. The increased output and efficiency obtained by use of an axial magnetic field clearly indicate its advantages. A simple method of providing the required magnetic field is described.

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