A N₂/CO₂ Subsonic Mixing Laser

Abstract

The operational properties of a N₂/CO₂ subsonic mixing laser are described. A small signal gain of 1.8m^-1, a saturation intensity of 100W/cm² and a specific power of 9.5J/g were obtained under the optimum conditions. Comparison of the results with those of a N₂/CO₂ supersonic mixing laser indicates that a N₂/CO₂ subsonic mixing laser is scalable in size and power more easily than the N₂/CO₂ supersonic mixing laser.