One Meter KrF Laser System
Abstract
This interim report covers research directed towards electron beam and electron beam sustained discharge pumping of rare gas-halide lasers. The key issues being addressed are: (1) upper laser level formation and quenching, (2) laser medium gain and absorption, (3) laser energy extraction, (4) kinetic modeling, (5) attainable laser efficiency and energy scaling, and (6) spatial uniformity in excitation. Using a magnetically guided E-beam to pump a KrF laser, 102 joules of laser output was obtained in an active laser volume of 8.5 liters with 9% intrinsic laser efficiency. Laser performance agree with predictions of the kinetic model over the range of operating conditions investigated. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 22, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA047684
Entities
People
- J. A. Mangano
- J. C. Hsia
- J. H. Jacob
- M. Rokni