title: Properties of a coaxial cw CO(2) laser.
abstract: A cw CO(2) laser has been developed in which the active medium is formed by a discharge between coaxial electrodes. The laser gain and saturation properties have been studied as functions of the various device parameters. Over-all efficiency is about the same as for a conventional longitudinal discharge laser, and advantages of the coaxial geometry include low voltage operation, rapid cooling, and rugged construction.
authors.forename: K T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Casperson