Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 43, Issue 4, 402004(2016)
Influence of Resonator Mirror Surfaces on Output Mode of Radio Frequency Slab CO2 Lasers
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Wang Wei, Tang Xiahui, Qin Yingxiong, Xiao Longsheng, Wu Chao, Wang Zhen, Wan Wen. Influence of Resonator Mirror Surfaces on Output Mode of Radio Frequency Slab CO2 Lasers[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2016, 43(4): 402004
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Received: Oct. 28, 2015
Accepted: --
Published Online: Mar. 29, 2016
The Author Email: Wei Wang (wangwei050413@126.com)