Theory of recombination x-ray lasers based on optical-field ionization
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550 (United States)
Ultrashort-pulse, high-intensity laser drivers have the potential for creating tabletop-size x-ray lasers by ionizing the target gas via the electric field of the laser pulse. For appropriate plasma conditions following ionization, lasing can occur during the subsequent rapid recombination. A review of the theory and modeling for these optical-field-ionized x-ray lasers is presented. Particular attention is given to the issues of electron heating and ionization-induced refraction. We summarize modeling in support of experiments where evidence of lasing in H-like Li at 135 A was obtained. In addition, we present modeling results for lasing in Li-like N at 247 A. We briefly discuss new applications appropriate for tabletop-size high-repetition-rate x-ray lasers.
- OSTI ID:
- 21153916
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 332, Issue 1; Conference: 4. international colloquium: X-ray lasers 1994, Williamsburg, VA (United States), 15-20 May 1994; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.48000; (c) 1994 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Theory of recombination x-ray lasers based on optical-field ionization
Demonstration designs for optical-field-ionized plasma x-ray lasers