Published September 1994
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Journal article
Controlling output gain uniformity by spatial variation of the x-ray preionization in a large-aperture discharge-pumped KrF amplifier
Description
A technique for improving the output uniformity in fast-discharge large-aperture lasers is described. Spatial variation of the X-ray preionization flux is used to compensate for the discharge-plasma skin depth and nonuniformity in the initial electric-field distribution. The technique was demonstrated using a 4.25 x 4.25 cm clear-aperture KrF laser that produces 2.7 J in a 15 ns FWHM pulse
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Journal Volume
- 30
- Journal Issue
- 9
- Journal Page Range
- p. 2147-2156.
- ISSN
- 0018-9197
- CODEN
- IEJQA7
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 26018804
- Subject category
- S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
- Descriptors DEI
- ELECTRICAL PUMPING; GAIN; IONIZATION; KRYPTON FLUORIDE LASERS; LASER FUSION REACTORS; SCALING LAWS; X RADIATION
- Descriptors DEC
- AMPLIFICATION; AMPLIFIERS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; EQUIPMENT; EXCIMER LASERS; GAS LASERS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; LASERS; RADIATIONS; THERMONUCLEAR REACTORS