ISSN:
0392-6737
Keywords:
thermodynamics of plasmas
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Ionizing radiations (ultraviolet, X-rays, γ-rays, ions, electrons, positrons, neutrons, and mesons, etc)
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Biophysical instrumentation and techniques
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X-ray spectra
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PACS 42.55Gp
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Excimer lasers
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Summary A large-aperture, long-pulse XeCl excimer laser has been used to generate a soft-X-ray plasma source. Several laser optical configurations have been employed to optimise X-ray emission, including positive-branch unstable resonators and injection by seeding the gain region of the laser with a small commercial excimer laser, resulting in power densities in the range 1012–1014 W cm−2. The characteristics of the plasma source for each different laser configuration and for different target materials are investigated. The most suitable source conditions (spectral energy distribution, time duration, etc.) for specific applications are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02453259
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