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A technique utilizing an arc plasma flow for preionizing large volumes of CO2 laser gas mixtures is reported. With this method, stable continuous discharges to 1 atm and power loadings of 400 kW/lb/sec have been obtained using a single arc source. Gain measurements are also made as well as preliminary successful attempts at cw laser action.
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