Study of x-ray preionized avalanche discharge XeCl laser at high gas pressures

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.92358· OSTI ID:6827181

Shao-Chi, L; Zhi-xiang, B; Guang-yuan, G; Yun-sheng, H; Ju-ping, S; Shi-qing, T; Yun-rong, W; Cheng-en, Z

In an x-ray preionized, transmission-line-driven avalanche-discharge apparatus of approximately 70-nsec electrical length and 0.19-l active volume, we have obtained XeCl laser output pulse energy in excess of 1 J from a relatively lean HCl/Xe/Ne mixture. This corresponds to an output pulse energy density which is greater than 5 J/l. More significantly, the laser output and efficiency are found to increase linearly with the gas pressure up to at least 5 atm with no sign of saturation.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, San Diego, La Jolla
• OSTI ID: 6827181
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 38:5; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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