X-ray initiated high pressure glow discharges

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.95511· OSTI ID:6055823

Jayaram, K; Alcock, A J

Pulsed x rays with a dosage of 1--2 mrad/pulse at a mean energy of approx.50 keV are shown to be capable of initiating glow discharges in various gas mixtures up to and above atmospheric pressure. dc voltages (up to 32 kV) have been switched in this way to form glow discharges in CO/sub 2/, N/sub 2/, He, and their mixtures with the resulting generation of 10.6-..mu..m laser radiation when an appropriate cavity was used.

• Research Organization: National Research Council of Canada, Division of Physics, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A OR6, Canada
• OSTI ID: 6055823
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 46:7; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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