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Laser isotope separation of erbium and other isotopes

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OSTI ID:100992

Laser isotope separation is accomplished using at least two photoionization pathways of an isotope simultaneously, where each pathway comprises two or more transition steps. This separation method has been applied to the selective photoionization of erbium isotopes, particularly for the enrichment of {sup 167}Er. The hyperfine structure of {sup 167}Er was used to find two three-step photoionization pathways having a common upper energy level. 3 figs.

Research Organization:
University of California
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
PTO; PA: EDB-95:128723; SN: 95001445717; SCA: 070100
Patent Number(s):
US 5,443,702/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-079,583
OSTI ID:
100992
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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