摘要 |
A laser comprising an RF matching unit (300) having an RF power input and an RF power output, an optical cavity (78, 182) including electrode apparatus (75, 114) extending along the optical cavity (78, 182), receiving the RF power output and defining a discharge gap (200) having a gaseous lasing medium disposed therein, the RF power output being operative to produce a population inversion in the gaseous lasing medium, and means for providing direct fluid cooling contact with the electrode apparatus (75, 114) generally along its entire extent. |