X-Ray and Vacuum-UV Lasers. Current Status and Prognosis.

Abstract

The amplification of x radiation by stimulated emission appears to be nearing the point of being experimentally feasible. This report analyzes the theoretical foundations for an x-ray laser by means of a generalized rate equation approach and determines the general requirements to be placed on the pumping rate, its rate of rise, and on excited-state lifetimes. These requirements give a basis for a selection and optimization of promising excitation (pumping) techniques and possible lasing media. In addition, most of the previous literature relevant to x-ray lasers have been reviewed and evaluated to assess its likely future application in the development of a realistic x-ray laser. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 02, 1972
Accession Number
AD0742073

Entities

People

  • Michael H. Reilly
  • Raymond C. Elton
  • Ronald A. Andrews
  • Ronald W. Waynant

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplification
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Emission
  • Equations
  • Excitation
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Literature
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Optimization
  • Radiation
  • Ultraviolet Lasers
  • X Ray Lasers
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers