Reduction of Radiative Trapping Effects in X-Ray Lasers Using Autoionizing Transitions.
Abstract
Autoionizing transitions are proposed for reducing the self quenching in plasma x-ray lasers which is brought about by resonance trapping on the lower laser level when it depopulates by radiative decay. One method involves a buffering plasma sheath which converts the photons to thermalizing electrons. Another involves advanced laser schemes which terminate directly on autoionizing levels, such that the photons which are typically trapped are replaced by electrons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 12, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA177193
Entities
People
- Raymond C. Elton
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory