Sealed Room-Temperature CO–CO2 Laser Operating at 5 or 10 μ

Abstract

A gas laser which oscillates on either the 5‐μ CO or the 10‐μ CO₂ lines has been developed. The laser is sealed off, operates at room temperature, and has given over 4‐W total power, alternatively at 5 and 10 μ. Preliminary results indicate that performance characteristics and lifetimes comparable with conventional CO₂ lasers should be achievable.