60 J quasistationary electroionization laser on Xe atomic metastables
Abstract
A high-pressure (p = 3.5 atm) electroionization laser operating on the 5d-6p xenon atomic transitions is investigated for a pumping pulse duration range up to 30 microsec. An output energy of more than 60 J has been achieved with an Ar-Xe mixture and an active volume of 10 liters. The angular divergence of the radiation was about 0.00005 rad. The advantages of such laser systems for industrial use is discussed.
- Publication:
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Pub Date:
- November 1985
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1985IJQE...21.1756B
- Keywords:
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- Electron Beams;
- Gas Ionization;
- High Power Lasers;
- Infrared Lasers;
- Metastable Atoms;
- Xenon;
- Argon Lasers;
- Electric Discharges;
- High Pressure;
- Laser Outputs;
- Pumping;
- Lasers and Masers