Two Helical flash tubes used for pumping a ruby laser c. 1965

Two Helical flash tubes used for pumping a ruby laser c. 1965

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Two Helical flash tubes used for pumping a ruby laser c. 1965
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Two Helical flash tubes used for pumping a ruby laser c. 1965. An electric discharge takes place in the tube, causing a bright light which 'pumps' or stimulates the solid laser rod to produce laser light.

Details

Category:
Nuclear Physics
Object Number:
1982-142
Materials:
glass, copper (metal) and solder (lead tin alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 45 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm, , .035kg
type:
flash tube
credit:
Royal Signals and Radar Establishment