Proposed Nuclear Pumped Laser Experiments Utilizing Gamma-Rays.
Abstract
Two experiments are described which use a different approach to nuclear pumped lasers. Gamma-rays will be used to attempt lasing on the C yields A transition in the XeF excimer. One experiment will use the gamma-rays to directly pump a high pressure laser mixture, and the other experiment will use gamma-rays to create photons which will in turn photolytically pump a XeF2 laser mixture. Cell design is described and first-order energy deposition calculations are presented. Predicted energy outputs from half-liter laser cells are 17.0 J for the photolytic experiment, and 1.0 J for the direct gamma experiment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 25, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA091883
Entities
People
- Dennis R. Womack
- Thomas G. Miller
Organizations
- United States Army Aviation and Missile Command