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A simple high-power nitrogen laser is described giving a peak power of 1.2 MW in an active length of only 30 cm. We also report results for operation with air and for operation with a helium-nitrogen mixture at atmospheric pressure.
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Basting, D., Schäfer, F.P. & Steyer, B. A simple, high power nitrogen laser. Opto-electronics 4, 43–49 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01418399
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