Kinetics of proposed gamma-ray lasers
Gamma-ray lasers, although proposed for many years, remain undeveloped because pumping can destroy conditions essential for gain. We review many of the solutions (viz, narrowed-line, explosive neutron pump, two-stage pump, two-step pump) proposed so far, with emphasis on kinetics. The most promising approach requires fast interlevel transfer from a separated isomer to initiate a superradiant Borrmann mode in a solid host. However, suitable nuclear transitions and nondestructive transfer mechanisms have yet to be identified.
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- OSTI ID:
- 6346763
- Report Number(s):
- LA-UR-85-3957; CONF-851053-6; ON: DE86003682
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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