Laser-induced plasma shutter for infra red range-resolved DIAL

Taieb Gasmi; Khaled Gasmi

doi:10.1117/12.928324

23 October 2012 Laser-induced plasma shutter for infra red range-resolved DIAL

Taieb Gasmi, Khaled Gasmi

Proceedings Volume 8516, Remote Sensing System Engineering IV; 85160G (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928324
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2012, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The pulse from a transversely excited atmospheric CO2 laser consists of a sharp spike followed by a long, drawn out tail region spanning about 2-5 μs caused by the nitrogen gas in the laser cavity. The nitrogen tail is undesirable in many applications because it decreases the average power of the laser pulse. High stability and energy-efficient laser-induced plasma shutter to clip the nitrogen tail of CO2-TEA based DIAL is built. Optimum shutter gases pressures and laser breakdown intensities are reported. Clipped laser pulses are also field tested.

Citation Download Citation

Taieb Gasmi and Khaled Gasmi "Laser-induced plasma shutter for infra red range-resolved DIAL", Proc. SPIE 8516, Remote Sensing System Engineering IV, 85160G (23 October 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928324

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available