Kinetic processes in the HgBr(B. -->. X)/HgBr/sub 2/ dissociation laser

Journal Article · Mon Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.331616· OSTI ID:6718262

Nighan, W L; Brown, R T

Results are reported of an investigation of fundamental kinetic processes influencing discharge and laser properties typical of the 502-nm HgBr(B..-->..X)/HgBr/sub 2/ dissociation laser. Specific attention is focused on conditions representative of electron-beam-controlled discharges. Experimental results and corresponding analysis and interpretation are presented for several laser mixtures, focusing particularly on the factors affecting discharge characteristics and HgBr(B) formation. A set of phenomenological electron-HgBr/sub 2/ cross sections inferred on the basis of analysis of experimental observations is presented, along with a discussion of the effect of electron-electron collisions on medium properties at the level of fractional ionization typical of the HgBr(B)/HgBr/sub 2/ laser.

• Research Organization: United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
• OSTI ID: 6718262
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 53:11; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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