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Proposal for an extreme-ultraviolet selective autoionization laser in Zn III

Journal Article · · Opt. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.10.000128· OSTI ID:5780896
A system is proposed whereby Zn atoms that are photoionized by soft x rays from a laser-produced plasma undergo selective super-Coster-Kronig decay leading to inversion and lasing on several XUV Zn III transitions. Calculations indicate that lasing will occur when a moderate-sized (approx.10-J) 1.06-..mu..m pump laser is used.
Research Organization:
Edward L. Ginzton Laboratory, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305
OSTI ID:
5780896
Journal Information:
Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 10:3; ISSN OPLED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English