Plasma physics issues in gas discharge laser development

Journal Article · Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/27.125028· OSTI ID:5383150

Garscadden, A ^[1]; Kushner, M J; Eden, J G ^[2]

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1. Wright Lab., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (US)
2. Illinois Univ., Urbana, IL (United States). Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering

In this paper an account is given of the interplay between partially ionized plasma physics and the development of gas discharge lasers. Gas discharge excitation has provided a wide array of laser devices extending from the soft X-ray region to the far infrared. The scaling of gas discharge lasers in power and energy also covers many orders of magnitude. The particular features of three regimes are discussed: short wavelength lasers (deep UV to soft X-ray); visible and near UV lasers; and infrared molecular gas lasers. The current status (Fall 1990) of these areas is reviewed, and an assessment is made of future research topics that are perceived to be important.

• Sponsoring Organization: National Science Foundation (NSF); National Science Foundation, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5383150
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 19:6; ISSN 0093-3813
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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