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We present a design and construction of a high pulse repetition rate (PRR) transversely excited atmospheric (TEA) CO2 laser with ultraviolet preionization. We use a new combination of spark and corona preionizations. Under semi-sealed off condition, we obtained 220 W at 300 Hz with 7.7% efficiency in a 735 mJ/pulse. The best results we have obtained in different experiments are a 1.07 J/pulse, 320 Hz PRR, 11 MW peak power, and 10.6% efficiency.
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Zand, M., Amin Naeimi, S. A 300 Hz TEA CO2 Laser. J Russ Laser Res 31, 98–100 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10946-010-9128-4
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