ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
42.55H
;
42.60
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract This paper describes the laser performance of an X-ray preionized ten-liter volume, electron-avalanche discharge XeCl system, operated at dc charging voltages of up to 70 kV both with and without X-ray preionization. An output energy of more than 11J uniformly distributed over a (7×10) cm2 spot size was achieved using a multichannel spark-gap as the main discharge switch. The discharge was also successfully operated in the switchless mode, yielding a 4.8 J output energy and a 0.9% efficiency. The time-resolved gain measurements provided information on the laser discharge evolution.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00325095
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