title: Switch-less operation of a TEA CO2 laser.
abstract: We report here the operation of a UV pre-ionised mini-TEA CO2 laser where the use of an external switch has been dispensed with. This was rendered possible by making the preioniser spark array play a dual role- that of a switch as well as of a source of UV photons that pre-conditioned the inter-electrode volume.
authors.forename: Dhruba
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Biswas
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nilaya
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sai Prasad
authors.forename: Pallavi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Raote