Review of concepts for fielding 100-KW-class repetitively pulsed CO2 lasers

Victor H. Hasson

doi:10.1117/12.482118

13 September 2002 Review of concepts for fielding 100-KW-class repetitively pulsed CO₂ lasers

Victor H. Hasson

Proceedings Volume 4760, High-Power Laser Ablation IV; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.482118
Event: International Symposium on High-Power Laser Ablation 2002, 2002, Taos, New Mexico, United States

Abstract

This paper reviews the basic phenomena and technologies associated with design of repetitively pulsed CO₂ lasers operating at power levels of approximately 100 kW and pulse repetition rates of approximately 100 Hz. Such systems are of potential interest for ablative propulsion investigations and as potential drivers for higher power systems for launching of small payloads to space.

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Victor H. Hasson "Review of concepts for fielding 100-KW-class repetitively pulsed CO₂ lasers", Proc. SPIE 4760, High-Power Laser Ablation IV, (13 September 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.482118

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