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Table of Contents for K2 Series Ruby/Glass Laser General Information
The K2 series laser systems are designed to deliver high intensity outputs reliably and reproducibly. Q-switched power levels in the 500MW range with a brightness of almost 10^13 watts cm^-2 steradian ^-1 are attainable from the K2Q oscillator. Output is limited only by the ability of the materials in the optical cavity to withstand beam intensities. Q-switched systems utilize the model KQS2 pockels cell. In conventional mode operation, the K2 oscillator can produce outputs of more than 150 joules. The K2 series systems are designed to be used in a wide range of operating conditions to accomplish a variety of objectives. The modular concept used in the basic system design permits expansion of the basic K2 to Q-switched operation, or to an oscillator-amplifier combination such as the K1500, which can produce peak powers of 1.1 GW. All systems are designed to provide peak power and radiance commensurate with reliability possible from presently available laser materials and optical components. these systems can be operated at levels above their related capability, but with a corresponding reduction in optical component lifetime. This versatility of the modular system design minimizes early obsolescence since as new requirements arise, the K2 can be expanded or modified to meet each new need. K2 systems can include any or all of the following performance characteristics:
In addition, a full line of accessory instrumentation such as frequency multipliers (KM) for outputs of 5300 Å, 3472 Å, or 2650 Å, autocollimators (KAM), calorimeters (KJ), photodetectors (KD1) and heat exchangers (KWC) are available.
K2 Conventional mode specifications, see Table 3.1-1
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