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A compact spark pre-ionized pulser sustainer TE-CO2 laser that can produce an output energy of one joule with an overall efficiency of 12.4% is presented. Optical pulses have durations of 7.15 µs FWHM. Here, the laser uses all solid-state excitation (ASSE) circuit and the discharge formed between two uniform field electrodes placed 1.5 cm apart ultimately leads to a discharge volume of 50 cm × 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm
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Benerji, N.S., Varshnay, N., Abhinandan, L. et al. A compact spark pre-ionized pulser sustainer TE-CO2 laser. Sadhana 29, 297–303 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02703779
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