Performance of XeF/KrF lasers pumped by fast discharges

Journal Article · Thu Jul 15 04:00:00 EDT 1976 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.88985· OSTI ID:7276278

Wang, C P

The output energy and pulse shape of XeF/KrF lasers pumped by fast discharges were measured at various gas compositions and total pressures. For the KrF laser, the maximum output (1.6 mJ) was obtained in a gas mixture of He:Kr:NF/sub 3/=100:5:0.2 at a total pressure of 700 torr. The output energy density was 160 mJ/l, and the electrical efficiency was 0.06%. The peak power was 55 kW. For the XeF laser, the maximum output (10 mJ) was obtained in a gas mixture of He:Xe:NF/sub 3/=100:4:2 at a total pressure of 500 torr. The peak output power was 1 MW. The output energy density (660 mJ/l) was a factor of 10 higher, and the efficiency (0.5%) was a factor of 2.5 higher than reported earlier. (AIP)

• Research Organization: The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California 90245
• OSTI ID: 7276278
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 29:2; ISSN APPLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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