Observation of soft x-ray amplification in neonlike molybdenum

Journal Article · Mon Jun 15 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.338309· OSTI ID:6535880

MacGowan, B J; Rosen, M D; Eckart, M J; Hagelstein, P L; Matthews, D L; Nilson, D G; Phillips, T W; Scofield, J H; Shimkaveg, G; Trebes, J E; others, and

Thin molybdenum coated foils have been irradiated in line focus geometry with from 3 to 8 x 10/sup 14/ W cm/sup -2/ of 0.53-..mu..m light at the Nova laser. The resulting exploding foil plasma has demonstrated x-ray laser gain at four wavelengths (106.4, 131.0, 132.7, and 139.4 A), identified as 3s-3p transitions in neonlike Mo. The J = 0--1, a 3s--3p transition at 141.6 A has been identified, but does not show evidence of significant gain in disagreement with the theory.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California 94550
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6535880
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 61:12; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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