The non-chain chemical HF(DF)laser is one of the most powerful electrically-driven lasers operating in mid-infrared,in which SF6-C2H6 mixtures are often used as lasering media.Due to the electronegativity of SF6,the d...The non-chain chemical HF(DF)laser is one of the most powerful electrically-driven lasers operating in mid-infrared,in which SF6-C2H6 mixtures are often used as lasering media.Due to the electronegativity of SF6,the discharge in SF6-C2H6 presents a complicated discharge mode.To achieve reproducible pulsed laser output,pulsed discharge in SF6-C2H6 mixtures is investigated for discharge mode using plane electrodes assisted by array pre-ionization spark pins in cathode surface.Firstly,two modes can be distinguished.One mode is called the selfsustained volume discharge(SSVD),which is characterized by spatial uniformity in the discharge gap and pulse to pulse repeatability.On the contrary,another mode includes random arc passages in the discharge gap and therefore cannot conduct lasering.By varying discharge conditions(gap voltage,gas pressure,etc)two discharge modes are observed.Secondly,the holding scope of the SSVD mode is analyzed for the optimal mixture ratio of 20:1,and the boundary tend of the holding scope of SSVD indicates there exists maximum gas pressure and maximum charging voltage for SSVD.Finally,the peak current of SSVD relates positively to charging voltage,while negatively to gas pressure,from which it is drawn that synchronous electron avalanches initiated by the sliding array overlap spatially into SSVD and thus SSVD is essentially an α ionization avalanche.展开更多
It has been shown that a volume discharge is forming in non-uniform electric-field rough cathode and even anode without pre-ionization in SF6 and C2H6 mixtures. The discharge is presented with many diffuse channels at...It has been shown that a volume discharge is forming in non-uniform electric-field rough cathode and even anode without pre-ionization in SF6 and C2H6 mixtures. The discharge is presented with many diffuse channels attached to bright circular cathode spots that diverge towards the anode, with the channels overlapping, form a spatially uniform glow discharge. Self-Initiated Volume Discharge(SIVD) has been performed at a total mixture pressure up to 8 kPa and energy deposition up to 200 J/L. The experimental results indicate that Self-Sustained Volume Discharge(SSVD) in SF6 and C2H6 mixtures develops in the form of SIVD, which is promising for creation of high energy and pulse-periodic HF laser.展开更多
The parametric optimization of the Ne-CuBr UV laser excited by longitudinal pulsed discharge is analysed by using a self-consistent kinetic model. Consistent characteristics of the optimization process are obtained by...The parametric optimization of the Ne-CuBr UV laser excited by longitudinal pulsed discharge is analysed by using a self-consistent kinetic model. Consistent characteristics of the optimization process are obtained by comparing with the experimental results. Simulation results show that neon ions come into being along with considerable depletion of the ground-state copper atoms. And the optimization of the discharge tube diameter is the tradeoff between the specific output photon density and the total active volume. Both the optimal neon gas pressure and the optimal reservoir temperature result from the balance between the neon ion density and the ground-state copper atom density to arrive at a maximum of their product.展开更多
Direct current pulsed discharge is a promising route for producing high-density metastable particles required for optically pumped rare gas lasers(OPRGLs).Such metastable densities are easily realized in small dischar...Direct current pulsed discharge is a promising route for producing high-density metastable particles required for optically pumped rare gas lasers(OPRGLs).Such metastable densities are easily realized in small discharge volumes at near atmospheric pressures,but problems appear when one is trying to achieve a large volume of plasma for high-power output.In this work,we examined the volume scalability of high-density metastable argon atoms by segmented discharge configuration.Two discharge zones attached with peaking capacitors were connected parallelly by thin wires,through which the peaking capacitors were charged and of which the inductance functioned as ballasting impendence to prevent discharging in only one zone.A uniform and dense plasma with the peak value of the number densities of Ar(1s^(5))on the order of 10^(13)cm^(-3)was readily achieved.The results demonstrated the feasibility of using segmented discharge for 0PRGL development.展开更多
The mono-module disk laser concept is an effective design for diode-pumped solid-state lasers, which allows the realization of lasers with super-high output power, having very good efficiency and also excellent beam q...The mono-module disk laser concept is an effective design for diode-pumped solid-state lasers, which allows the realization of lasers with super-high output power, having very good efficiency and also excellent beam quality. Since the first demonstration of the principle in 1964 the output power of mono-module disk has been increased to the level of few kW in continuous wave (CW) mode of operation. “Zig-Zag” disk laser geometry does not look like as a perspective one for further output parameters growing. The scaling laws for mono-module disk laser design show that the limits for CW mode of operation are far beyond 100 kW for output power and the energy can be higher than 100 J in pulsed mode of operation. Due to the efficient porous cooling technology and possibility of amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) suppression the operation of the mono-module disk laser geometry is possible in CW and pulse-periodical (P-P) modes at extremely high output power.展开更多
触发真空开关的电寿命是制约其发展的瓶颈,基于激光触发和快速操动机构的开关可解决此问题。当其工作电流过大时,快速操动机构动作联动激光触发间隙电极闭合。因为主电极和靶电极的烧蚀和相应的材料损耗是造成电寿命较短的主要原因,因...触发真空开关的电寿命是制约其发展的瓶颈,基于激光触发和快速操动机构的开关可解决此问题。当其工作电流过大时,快速操动机构动作联动激光触发间隙电极闭合。因为主电极和靶电极的烧蚀和相应的材料损耗是造成电寿命较短的主要原因,因此快速操动机构的应用所带来的开关寿命的增加是显著的。设计了基于激光触发和快速操动机构的开关,对其进行了静电场仿真,以优化参数。对开关进行了基本特性实验,当工作电压为250 k V,激光能量为2 m J时,开关延时为60 ns,抖动为5 ns。通过实验发现,随着激光能量和开关工作电压的升高,开关导通延时和抖动显著减少。该开关可应用在对寿命要求较高的脉冲功率系统中。展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11375041).
文摘The non-chain chemical HF(DF)laser is one of the most powerful electrically-driven lasers operating in mid-infrared,in which SF6-C2H6 mixtures are often used as lasering media.Due to the electronegativity of SF6,the discharge in SF6-C2H6 presents a complicated discharge mode.To achieve reproducible pulsed laser output,pulsed discharge in SF6-C2H6 mixtures is investigated for discharge mode using plane electrodes assisted by array pre-ionization spark pins in cathode surface.Firstly,two modes can be distinguished.One mode is called the selfsustained volume discharge(SSVD),which is characterized by spatial uniformity in the discharge gap and pulse to pulse repeatability.On the contrary,another mode includes random arc passages in the discharge gap and therefore cannot conduct lasering.By varying discharge conditions(gap voltage,gas pressure,etc)two discharge modes are observed.Secondly,the holding scope of the SSVD mode is analyzed for the optimal mixture ratio of 20:1,and the boundary tend of the holding scope of SSVD indicates there exists maximum gas pressure and maximum charging voltage for SSVD.Finally,the peak current of SSVD relates positively to charging voltage,while negatively to gas pressure,from which it is drawn that synchronous electron avalanches initiated by the sliding array overlap spatially into SSVD and thus SSVD is essentially an α ionization avalanche.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Fundation of China(Nos.60708005,1178029)
文摘It has been shown that a volume discharge is forming in non-uniform electric-field rough cathode and even anode without pre-ionization in SF6 and C2H6 mixtures. The discharge is presented with many diffuse channels attached to bright circular cathode spots that diverge towards the anode, with the channels overlapping, form a spatially uniform glow discharge. Self-Initiated Volume Discharge(SIVD) has been performed at a total mixture pressure up to 8 kPa and energy deposition up to 200 J/L. The experimental results indicate that Self-Sustained Volume Discharge(SSVD) in SF6 and C2H6 mixtures develops in the form of SIVD, which is promising for creation of high energy and pulse-periodic HF laser.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos 10574111 and 10374081)
文摘The parametric optimization of the Ne-CuBr UV laser excited by longitudinal pulsed discharge is analysed by using a self-consistent kinetic model. Consistent characteristics of the optimization process are obtained by comparing with the experimental results. Simulation results show that neon ions come into being along with considerable depletion of the ground-state copper atoms. And the optimization of the discharge tube diameter is the tradeoff between the specific output photon density and the total active volume. Both the optimal neon gas pressure and the optimal reservoir temperature result from the balance between the neon ion density and the ground-state copper atom density to arrive at a maximum of their product.
文摘Direct current pulsed discharge is a promising route for producing high-density metastable particles required for optically pumped rare gas lasers(OPRGLs).Such metastable densities are easily realized in small discharge volumes at near atmospheric pressures,but problems appear when one is trying to achieve a large volume of plasma for high-power output.In this work,we examined the volume scalability of high-density metastable argon atoms by segmented discharge configuration.Two discharge zones attached with peaking capacitors were connected parallelly by thin wires,through which the peaking capacitors were charged and of which the inductance functioned as ballasting impendence to prevent discharging in only one zone.A uniform and dense plasma with the peak value of the number densities of Ar(1s^(5))on the order of 10^(13)cm^(-3)was readily achieved.The results demonstrated the feasibility of using segmented discharge for 0PRGL development.
文摘The mono-module disk laser concept is an effective design for diode-pumped solid-state lasers, which allows the realization of lasers with super-high output power, having very good efficiency and also excellent beam quality. Since the first demonstration of the principle in 1964 the output power of mono-module disk has been increased to the level of few kW in continuous wave (CW) mode of operation. “Zig-Zag” disk laser geometry does not look like as a perspective one for further output parameters growing. The scaling laws for mono-module disk laser design show that the limits for CW mode of operation are far beyond 100 kW for output power and the energy can be higher than 100 J in pulsed mode of operation. Due to the efficient porous cooling technology and possibility of amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) suppression the operation of the mono-module disk laser geometry is possible in CW and pulse-periodical (P-P) modes at extremely high output power.
文摘触发真空开关的电寿命是制约其发展的瓶颈,基于激光触发和快速操动机构的开关可解决此问题。当其工作电流过大时,快速操动机构动作联动激光触发间隙电极闭合。因为主电极和靶电极的烧蚀和相应的材料损耗是造成电寿命较短的主要原因,因此快速操动机构的应用所带来的开关寿命的增加是显著的。设计了基于激光触发和快速操动机构的开关,对其进行了静电场仿真,以优化参数。对开关进行了基本特性实验,当工作电压为250 k V,激光能量为2 m J时,开关延时为60 ns,抖动为5 ns。通过实验发现,随着激光能量和开关工作电压的升高,开关导通延时和抖动显著减少。该开关可应用在对寿命要求较高的脉冲功率系统中。
