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Stabilization of high-power copper vapour laser

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Design considerations for stable trouble-free operation of a 100 W copper vapour laser are described. Implementation of laser head and modulator design principles result in a laser that meets these goals. The laser is switched by a single small thyratron that operates below all its maximum ratings.

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  1. Nuclear Research Center Negev, P.O. Box 9001, Beer-Sheva, Israel

    S. Gabay, P. Blau, M. Lando, I. Druckman, Z. Horvitz, Y. Yfrah, I. Hen, E. Miron & I. Smilanski

  2. Rotem Industries Ltd, P.O. Box 9046, Beer-Sheva, Israel

    S. Gabay, M. Lando & I. Hen

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Gabay, S., Blau, P., Lando, M. et al. Stabilization of high-power copper vapour laser. Opt Quant Electron 23, S485–S492 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00619644

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