脉冲CO2激光器的多频动力学模型

建立了适用于各种气压下(20×133—20×10⁵ Pa)的脉冲CO₂激光器的六温度多频动力学模型，该模型考虑了增益谱线重叠效应，序列带、热带的影响，以及非洛伦兹线型效应.对模型进行数值求解可以预言和解释不同气压下的脉冲CO₂激光器的输出特性，有助于评价不同的抽运设计和研究可调谐特性，为设计脉冲CO₂激光系统提供理论支持. 关键词： 2激光器')" href="#">CO₂激光器 激光动力学 六温度模型 增益谱线重叠     

TE CO2 infrared emission apparatus with a half cavity

A TE CO₂ infrared emission apparatus with a half cavity is described . Via grating-tune the emissions p(12)–p(28), 00°1–10°0 of CO₂ are obtained for gas mixtures of 15%CO₂:20% N₂:65%He and 20%CO₂:15%N₂:65%He at a total pressure of 60 kPa; the output energy and pulse width are 20–850 mJ and 60–70 ns, respectively.     

Spatial-dependent simulation of TEA CO2 lasers

We have developed a 1-D spatially-dependent model and simulation code to study the dynamics of TEA CO₂ lasers. In this paper we will discuss the motivation for developing the model and present the simulation details. We have compared and verified the simulation results with the previous 0-D model, and with the measurements of a TEA CO₂ laser. With spatial resolution, the 1-D simulation is in better agreement with experimental results compared with the existing 0-D model.     

Novel long-pulse TE CO2 laser excited by pulser–sustainer discharge

A novel long-pulse TE CO₂ laser with UV-preionization is presented. With an active volume of 1.17 l and gas pressure of 30 kPa, the laser can discharge stably with low pulser energy and high sustainer energy. Various long-pulse discharges such as 12, 20 or 25 μs are demonstrated. At discharge pulse width of 23.9 μs, maximum output laser energy of 6.8 J is obtained at an efficiency of 9.0%.     

The amplified spontaneous emission in TE CO2 laser with a half-cavity

The new structure with a half-cavity in TE CO₂ laser is described. In this device, a total of nearly 50 lines from transitions in P and R branches of the 9.6 and 10.6 μm bands is observed. The energy, the spot pattern and pulse width of those lines are tested.     

Mathematical modeling of tunable TEA CO2 lasers

A mathematical model, based on the Landau–Teller equations of six-temperature model for the CO₂–N₂–He–CO system, to describe the process of dynamic emission in tunable TEA CO₂ lasers is introduced. In this model, the Landau–Teller equations are rewritten with regard to fine longitudinal mode frequencies in the laser resonator. These revised equations can be utilized to estimate the laser output spectra as well as other laser output pulse parameters. Examples are given to show the modeling results of non-tunable, grating tuned or injection-locking TEA CO₂ lasers.     

CO2 laser cutting of slate

Slate is a natural stone which has the characteristic that shows a well-developed defoliation plane, allowing to easily split it in plates parallel to that plane which are particularly used as tiles for roof building. At present, the manufacturing of slate is mostly manual, being noisy, powdery and unsafe for the worker. Thus, there is a need to introduce new processing methods in order to improve both the working conditions and the quality of the products made of slate.Following the previous work focused on the drilling and cutting of slate tiles using a Nd : YAG laser, we present in this paper the results of the work carried out to explore the possibilities to cut slate plates by using a CO₂ laser. A 1.5 kW CO₂ laser was used to perform different experiments in which, the influence of some processing parameters (average power, assist gas pressure) on the geometry and quality of the cut was studied. The results obtained show that the CO₂ laser is a feasible tool for a successful cutting of slate.     

Optical resonator for high-power transverse flow CO2 lasers

A new design of the U-type resonator is described. In this way, a laser beam with symmetrical intensity profile (regarding to a symmetry plane) can be extracted from an active medium that exhibits gain asymmetry along one of the transverse directions. The whole area of the active medium cross-section can be used, and consequently the laser efficiency will be increased. This resonator structure was applied for efficiency power extraction (as a low order TEM modes laser beam) from a DC excited transverse flow CO₂ laser with cylindrical geometry. Although the cross-section area of the discharge was entirely used (including the cathode fall region), a symmetrical intensity profile of the laser beam (regarding to the two orthogonal symmetry planes) was obtained in the near field as well as in the far field; the gain asymmetry along the flow direction was compensated by the gas circulation fluidodynamical circuit with two counterflowing discharge channels. A double-U optical resonator was introduced in order to provide a laser beam with axial symmetry.For the practical construction of these two types of optical resonators we have developed two new types of 90° deflection elements: the first one, which does not reverse the image (and which has the properties of the pentaprism), and the second one, which rotates the image with 90° angle. Both elements exhibit good focusability if they are equipped with two concave mirrors.     

Theoretical study of hybrid TEA–CO2 lasers

Temporal and spatial analysis of dynamics of hybrid transversely excited atmospheric pressure (TEA)–CO₂ lasers is studied using two different models with four and eight energy levels. These models are used for simulation of the laser and computing the output energy. Effects of several parameters such as input energies and gas mixture concentrations (especially presence of CO molecules) are also studied.     

Slab CO2 lasers excited by switching power

In this paper we present a new discharge technique to excite slab CO₂ lasers. A uniform stable glow discharge has been obtained in a volume of 3 × 30 × 446 mm³. Output power is 10 W, and a gain of 0.26% cm⁻¹ has been obtained.     

RF generator for compact CO2 waveguide lasers

This letter reports the fabrication and testing of a compact Radio Frequency Generator (Oscillator-Amplifier) for its integration in a CO₂ waveguide laser. The circuit uses a common source MOSFET transistor that has been modified for self-sustained oscillations impedance-matched to 50 Ω. RF power is supplied to the laser resonant cavity made of a ceramic-metal slab which is placed between a negative branch unstable optical resonator.     

Design and experimental characterisation of a DC-excited CW/repetitively pulsed sealed off CO2 laser

This paper reports the design procedure and experimental study of a sealed off CO₂ laser. Simple algorithms for threshold and steady state excitation voltage calculation, resonator design and its temperature dependent operation are presented. The sealed off CO₂ laser was operated both in CW and pulsed modes and found stable both thermodynamically and optically. Frequency limits for pulsed operation regarding maximum and minimum output energy ranges are determined. Different aspects of CO₂ laser studied include threshold excitation voltages, temperature dependent efficiency, optical power saturation limitations, pulsed and steady state discharge currents for optimum gases mixture combinations. The laser has successfully been constructed, operated and tested for different applications within the limits of its maximum output power of 14 W.     

Mathematical modeling of hybrid CO2 laser

A Teller–Landau six-temperature model describing the dynamic emission of single-mode TEA CO₂ laser has been adapted. This model has been also used to describe the mechanism of obtaining relatively high-power output pulses from hybrid TE-TEA or CW-TEA CO₂ laser consisting of high- and low-pressure sections. The suggested mathematical model allows to investigate the mechanism which limits the TEA oscillation to single longitudinal mode (SLM) due to the narrow gain bandwidth of low-pressure section, and also to study the effect of the laser input parameters on the smooth output laser pulse parameters. In addition, numerical solutions of non-linear rate equation system of the suggested model are quantitatively discussed. The solutions describe the radiation field intensity, the population inversion, and the energy transfer processes. The calculated values of maximum peak power, total energy in pulse, pulse width, etc. are in a very good agreement with the observed experimental values.     

CO2 laser assisted removal of UO2 and ThO2 particulates from metal surface

Pulsed laser assisted removal of uranium dioxide and thorium dioxide particulates from stainless steel surface have been studied using a TEA CO₂ laser. Decontamination efficiency is measured as a function of laser fluence and number of pulses. Threshold fluence for the removal of UO₂ particulates has been found to be lower than that required for the removal ThO₂ particulates. Usage of a ZnSe substrate, that is transparent to the laser wavelength used here, enabled us to decouple the cleaning effect arising out of absorption in the particulates from that in the substrate and has contributed towards understanding the mechanism responsible for cleaning. The experimental observations are also corroborated by simple theoretical calculations.     

Optically pumped submillimeter laser lines from CD2Cl2 using a large tunability CW CO2 laser

Twenty-five new laser lines have been obtained in the wavelength region from 155 to 830 μm by optically pumping the CD₂Cl₂ (deuterated dichloromethane) molecule with a CW CO₂ laser having a tunability range of 300 MHz. The wavelength, polarization relative to that of CO₂ pumping radiation, and offset relative to the CO₂ center frequency were determined for all of the new lines and some other already known laser emissions. For all of them we give also the relative intensity and the optimum pressure of operation. Permanent address: Depto de Física e Química da FEIS — UNESP 15.378-000 Ilha Solteira-SP, Brazil     

A power ramped pulsed mode laser piercing technique for improved CO2 laser profile cutting

Laser piercing is one of the inevitable requirements of laser profile cutting process and it has a direct bearing on the quality of the laser cut profiles. We have developed a novel power ramped pulsed mode (PRPM) laser piercing technique to produce much finer pierced holes and to achieve a better control on the process parameters compared to the existing methodology based on normal pulsed mode (NPM). Experiments were carried out with both PRPM and NPM laser piercing on 1.5-mm-thick mild steel using an in-house developed high-power transverse flow continuous wave (CW)-CO₂ laser. Significant improvements in the spatter, circularity of the pierced hole and reproducibility were achieved through the PRPM technique. We studied, in detail, the dynamics of processes involved in PRPM laser piercing and compared that with those of the NPM piercing.     

Optical pumping by CO2 and N2O lasers: New cw FIR emissions in vinyl cyanide

A systematical study of optical pumping by CO₂ and N₂O lasers using a FIR metallic waveguide has been undertaken in vinyl cyanide. 97 new FIR laser lines are reported in the wavelength range 400 m–1,5 mm.Unité associée au CNRS (UA 836).     

Short single-mode CO2 laser pulse generation by pulsed Q-switching

A simple method for the generation of short, single-mode CO₂ laser pulses produced by applying two voltage gates (of amplitude 3U_λ/4 and U_λ/4) to an electro-optic Q-switch placed in a three-mirror cavity is proposed. Single, single-mode, well-synchronizable pulses of 3 ns duration and of 3 mJ energy have been experimentally achieved from a TEA CO₂ laser with an intracavity Pockels cell with 3 ns switching time. Using a numerical simulation it is shown that with shorter switching time (≈1 ns) the method enables one to obtain, from such a laser, a single, megawatt pulse of 1 ns duration.     

Effect of delay in the operation of helium-free TEA CO2 lasers with sequential and parallel spark preionisers

The operation of a helium-free TEA CO₂ laser is found to depend more sensitively on the delay between the pre and main discharges as against its conventional operation. Results pertaining to the optimum delay and the temporal shape of the emission are presented for the operation of the helium-free laser with both sequential and parallel spark-type preionisers.     

AC-chopper application for CW CO2 laser

A microprocessor-based algorithm was developed to control the power supply to a CO₂ laser using an AC-chopper method. This system was connected directly to a CO₂ laser tube without the need for a dc-dc converter or the storage capacitance of a multilevel circuit. The typical CO₂ laser power supply system had a full-bridge series resonant inverter or voltage multiplier. AC-to-AC converter schemes using zero voltage switching (ZVS) can be used efficiently and economically for low and medium power applications.This paper reports the performance characteristics of a symmetrical AC-chopper technology that can maintain the quality of the ac output of a CO₂ laser tube, regardless of the amount of switching loss. The laser was operated to an output power, maximum system efficiency total gas mixture of 37.2 W, 92%, and CO₂:N₂:He=1:9:15, respectively. The laser system, AC-chopper power supply and its operation were examined.