Year: 1981
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: We study optical breakdown from target reflected optical pulses in the Gemini laser system. We measure the retropulse fluence (or illuminance) leaving the amplifier in terms of the energy entering the breakdown region and find qualitative agreement but no quantitative agreement with theory. Particulates were observed on nucleopore filters through which gas samples were drawn.
DOI: 10.1117/12.932038
Authors: C. J. Elliott, R. G. Bjurstrom, J. P. Carpenter, E. L. Coffelt, J. J. Hayden, D. E. Hebron, J. McLeod, V. Romero
Institution: University of California System
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1968608146