ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
42.55G
;
42.60B
;
52.80H
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A wide aperture X-ray preionized discharge-pumped KrF excimer laser has been constructed. A flat plate pulse-forming line (36 nF, 340 kV) charges a peaking capacitor (6 nF) through a rail-gap to facilitate a rapid discharge in the laser head. Collimated X-ray preionization is employed to obtain a wide and uniform discharge. The laser is intended to be used as a short pulse amplifier and results are presented when characterized as an oscillator. The active cross-section of the laser beam is 10×8 cm2 with 50 cm effective electrode length. The laser pulse energy exceeds 4.7 J in a 28 ns pulse (FWHM).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00750951
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