Gain measurements near 351 nm in /sup 3/He/Xe/NF/sub 3/ mixtures excited by fragments from the /sup 3/He(n-italic,p-italic) /sup 3/H reaction

Journal Article · Mon Aug 18 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.97587· OSTI ID:5582064

Hays, G N; McArthur, D A; Neal, D R; Rice, J K

We report direct gain measurements on the 351-nm XeF(B-italic--X-italic) transition in mixtures of /sup 3/He/Xe/NF/sub 3/, pumped with moderated neutrons produced in a fast-burst reactor. The peak small-signal gain was 0.7%/cm at a deposited power of 5 kW/cc in the gas.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5582064
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Vol. 49:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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