Milam, 1974 - Google Patents
Ultra-fast terminator for intense laser pulsesMilam, 1974
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- Milam D
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An ultra-fast terminator for laser pulses is provided in which plasma produced by firing a laser-triggered spark gap is used to speed and enhance the formation of a highly opaque plasma across the focal plane of a laser beam. The additional plasma contributed by the …
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- H01S3/05—Construction or shape of optical resonators; Accomodation of active medium therein; Shape of active medium
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