On the opto-voltaic measurements in CO and CO2 lasers

K.M. Abramski, J. van Spijker, W.J. Witteman

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Abstract

We observed and compared the opto-voltaic signals in CO and CO2 lasers. The signals are obtained capacitively from the water cooling jacket as a low voltage source not influencing the current circuit. We observed from measurement that the output power and the so-called optovoltaic input power have a distinct relationship depending on laser current and cavity parameters. It will be shown that opto-voltaic detection is a very sensitive method especially for CO lasers.
Original languageUndefined
Pages (from-to)149-153
JournalApplied physics B: Photophysics and laser chemistry
Volume36
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1985

Keywords

  • IR-85810

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