Optical output power and efficiency characterization of a continuous wave carbon dioxide laser
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science Major in Physics
Subject Categories
Physics
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Physics
Abstract/Summary
A continuous wave carbon dioxide laser is characterized. The laser used is a slow axial-flow CW CO2 laser with an electrode-to-electrode distance of 63 cm and with a gas mixture composed of C02: N2: Heat at partial pressure ratio of 1:1:8. The output power and efficiency of the laser are determined at different input currents, gas pressures and cavity lengths. The effects of varying these parameters on the laser's output power and efficiency are established experimentally. The cavity length that generated the highest optical output power is 1m at 4.81W with a pressure of 20 T orr at 24mA.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08680
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
34 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Carbon dioxide lasers
Recommended Citation
Ang, H. O., & Velazco, V. A. (1998). Optical output power and efficiency characterization of a continuous wave carbon dioxide laser. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4511
Embargo Period
1-31-2021
