Instability onset in electron-beam-sustained KrF* laser discharges

Journal Article · Thu Jun 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.89902· OSTI ID:7076598

Brown, R T; Nighan, W L

Measurements of instability onset in a spatially uniform electron-beam-sustained KrF* laser discharge have shown that the time at which instability occurs decreases from about 1 to 0.1 ..mu..sec as E/n is increased in the range required for efficient laser operation. This finding is in good agreement with computed ionization instability onset times determined on the basis of a comprehensive model of the discharge.

• Research Organization: United Technologies Research Center, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
• OSTI ID: 7076598
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 32:11; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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