Research Article

Application of the Classification and Regression Trees for Modeling the Laser Output Power of a Copper Bromide Vapor Laser

Table 1

Technical parameters of a copper bromide vapor laser [1, 6].

CharacteristicDescription

Emission wavelength 510.6 and 578.2 nm
Operating modePulse-periodic, self-heating
Pulse frequency 10–125 kHz
Average volume power density 1.4–2 W/cm3
Measured temperature of the wall500°C
Pulse length20–50 ns
Average output power1–125 W
Coefficient of efficiency (laser efficiency)>1%
Total service life>1000 hours
Pulse energy 6.9 mJ
Temperature of the active medium500–550°C
Start time10–15 min
Structural elementsQuartz tube, outer electrodes,
copper bromide reservoirs