Optimization of LC circuit parameters for obtaining maximum output of a copper vapor laser by a genetic algorithm

Microwave and Optical Technology Letters

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 1999, Pages 343-348

  Cheng, Cheng ^a   He, Sailing ^b  

^a Division of Plastic Surgery   (China)

^b ROYAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CAPACITANCE; CAPACITORS; COMPUTER SIMULATION; ELECTRODES; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; LASERS; THYRATRONS;

COPPER VAPOR LASER; LC CIRCUIT PARAMETERS;

EQUIVALENT CIRCUITS;

EID: 0033527111     PISSN: 08952477     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1098-2760(19990905)22:5<343::AID-MOP15>3.0.CO;2-2     Document Type: Article

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