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10. Diode Laser-Sustained Plasma for Continuous-Wave Laser Propulsion

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Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore

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This chapter delves into the promising method of laser-sustained plasma (LSP) for continuous-wave laser propulsion, with a particular emphasis on high-power diode lasers. LSP, a stationary thermal plasma generation approach, offers benefits like clean flows and the availability of active gases, as compared to arc discharge plasma and other electrodeless heating methods. Historically, the high costs and maintenance associated with CO₂ lasers for LSP generation hindered its industrial adoption. However, the emergence of high-power diode and diode-pumped fiber lasers, characterized by better maintainability, lifespan, and cost-effectiveness, paves the way for more accessible LSP generation. Experimental findings, including temperature measurements and fractional absorption and radiation loss, further illuminate the potential of this technique.

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Titel: Diode Laser-Sustained Plasma for Continuous-Wave Laser Propulsion
verfasst von: Makoto Matsui
Verlag: Springer Nature Singapore
Buch: Beamed-mobility Engineering
Print ISBN: 978-981-9946-17-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-9946-18-1

Copyright-Jahr: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-4618-1_10