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Quantitatively Measuring In situ Flows using a Self-Contained Underwater Velocimetry Apparatus (SCUVA)
Published on: October 31, 2011
Abstract:
The design and performance of a short-pulse high-repetition-rate CuBr laser suitable for bathymetry is described. The pulse width and peak power were 4.5 nsec and 30 kW, respectively, corresponding to 140 microJ/pulse. These conditions occurred at a repetition rate of 16 kHz and an overall efficiency of 0.14% within a compact long-lived sealed-off discharge.
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