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Optimization of electrically excited XeF(C. -->. A) laser performance

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.93843· OSTI ID:6092069
Significantly improved output power and spectral characteristics have been obtained for an electron beam-pumped XeF(C..-->..A) laser by selective tailoring of kinetic processes. Using a high pressure Ar-Xe mixture containing both NF/sub 3/ and F/sub 2/ in combination, a laser pulse energy density of 0.1 J/l was obtained corresponding to an electrical-optical conversion efficiency of approximately 0.1%. Modeling of kinetic processes and analysis of laser spectral output confirm that the improved laser efficiency is primarily a consequence of reduced absorption by Xe-related excited species.
Research Organization:
United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
OSTI ID:
6092069
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 42:12; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English