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Abstract
In this work, laser discharge electrodes were fabricated using SiC
composite as a base material. The electrodes were also fabricated by adding
copper to the composite material under different formation conditions. These
electrodes were employed to operate discharge system of a TEA-CO2 laser.
Operation parameters were studied considering several influences such as
reduction factor, grain size, forming pressure, sintering time and
temperature, and copper added ratio. Also, the electrical characteristics, such
as conductivity, electric discharge uniformity and current pulse shape, were
introduced. It is aimed to optimize the experimental conditions leading to
produce the discharge electrodes suitable for stable and long-life operation of
laser system.
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