Investigation of Plasma Processes in Electronic Transition Lasers.
Abstract
Plasma processes in electrically excited rare gas-halide lasers have been investigated theoretically, with particular emphasis on the KrF system. These studies have resulted in the identification of fundamental processes influencing electron energy transfer, charged particle production and loss, metastable production and loss, and plasma stability. Both electron beam pumped and discharge pumped lasers have been examined. In addition, resonance scattering theory has been applied to available e-F2 attachment data in order to determine electron cross-sections for F2 dissociative attachment and vibrational excitation. Estimates of direct electron impact dissociation of F2 have also been made. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA041520
Entities
People
- Robert J. Hall
- William L. Nighan
Organizations
- United Technologies Corporation