Optimization of the optical output in a C-to-C pulsed gas laser

An investigation of the optimum condition for maximum optical output in a C-to-C pulsed gas laser (N/sub 2/ laser) showed that this condition does not happen when the two capacitances are equal (C/sub 1/=C/sub 2/) as this happens in the "Doubling circuit" case, but when the peaking capacitance obtains a critical value. This behavior is attributed to the electric pumping pulse formed by the temporary loading of the peaking capacitor. This electric pumping pulse increases as the peaking capacitor increases. However, for low values of the peaking capacitor the optical output follows the rise of the electric pumping pulse. On the other hand, for higher values of the peaking capacitor than a critical one, a part of the electric energy arrives at the laser channel after the laser output, while the exploitable electric energy decreases causing reduction of the optical output.<
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