A scalable multiatmosphere high-power XeF laser

Journal Article · Wed Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 1977 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.89265· OSTI ID:7118693

Sarjeant, W J; Alcock, A J; Leopold, K E

A scalable uv-preionized transverse discharge XeF laser has been operated at pressures up to 5 atm. uv output energies in excess of 250 mJ with a minimum pulse duration of less than 20 ns have been obtained from an active volume of 0.18 liter.

• Research Organization: National Research Council of Canada, Division of Physics, Ottawa, K1A 0R6, Canada
• OSTI ID: 7118693
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 30:12; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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