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10 April 1989 A Review Of Pulsed Power Topologies For Laser Applications
Chris M. Young, Charles Fisher
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Proceedings Volume 1046, Pulse Power for Lasers II; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951340
Event: OE/LASE '89, 1989, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Abstract
A large variety of laser excitation circuits can be reduced to two simple topologies. This paper describes those two topologies and defines the major components. Alternatives within the major component groups are presented. Two examples are given which illustrate the two basic topologies.
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Chris M. Young and Charles Fisher "A Review Of Pulsed Power Topologies For Laser Applications", Proc. SPIE 1046, Pulse Power for Lasers II, (10 April 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951340
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KEYWORDS
Dielectrics

Switches

Modulators

Pulsed laser operation

Capacitors

Diodes

Power supplies

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