Experimental Investigation of Some Possible Approaches to the X-Ray Laser.
Abstract
A discussion of the historical development of the X-ray laser and the problem areas preventing its operation is followed by an experimental investigation of some of the most promising approaches to the X-ray laser. An experiment using 66, 40-nanosecond, Nd:glass laser pulses of over 30 joules was unsuccessful in duplicating the Utah X-ray laser experiment. Data was obtained in the experiment through the use of streak pictures, framing pictures, time exposure pictures, closed-circuit television pictures, burn patterns, X-ray detection by film, pumping laser output and transmission energy measurements, and pulse shape measurements of the pumping laser output, reflection and transmission pulses. An experimental investigation of self-focusing in glass and liquids as a possible X-ray laser was also conducted. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0764691
Entities
People
- Kenneth E. Siegenthaler
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology