High-Energy Molecular Lasers: Self-Controlled Volume-Discharge Lasers and Applications

Describes how to design high-power molecular lasers
Presents ways to control laser efficiency and laser beam quality
Covers many patented new applications of self-controlled volume-discharge lasers

This book displays the physics and design of high-power molecular lasers. The lasers described are self-controlled volume-discharge lasers. The book explains self-sustained discharge lasers, self-initiated discharge lasers and technical approaches to laser design. Important topics discussed are laser efficiency, laser beam quality and electric field homogeneity. The book contains many new innovative applications.