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High energy KrCl electric discharge laser

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6259669

A high energy KrCl laser for producing coherent radiation at 222 nm is disclosed. Output energies on the order of 100 MJ per pulse are produced utilizing a discharge excitation source to minimize formation of molecular ions, thereby minimizing absorption of laser radiation by the active medium. Additionally, HCl is used as a halogen donor which undergoes a harpooning reaction with metastable KrM to form KrCl.

Assignee:
to Department of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4259646
OSTI ID:
6259669
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English