e-beam preionized mercury bromide dissociation laser

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1981 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.329848· OSTI ID:6322461

Burnham, R; Whitney, W T

An HgBr/sub 2//HgBr dissociation laser has been excited in an e-beam preionized, self-sustained discharge. Laser output of 100 mJ at 502 and 504 nm has been obtained with an overall efficiency of 0.5%. The steady-state efficiency for formation of the HgBr (B) state in the Ne/N/sub 2//HgBr/sub 2/ discharge is determined to be 4%. An optical gain to loss ratio of approx. 14 at the laser wavelength is inferred.

• Research Organization: Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D. C. 20375
• OSTI ID: 6322461
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 52:6; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ELECTRON BEAMS
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ENERGY LEVELS
ENERGY LOSSES
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EXCITATION
FLUIDS
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HALIDES
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LOSSES
MERCURY BROMIDES
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MERCURY HALIDES
NEON
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PARTICLE BEAMS
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STEADY-STATE CONDITIONS