Autoionization for Lower Level Detrapping in X-Ray Lasers.

Abstract

A novel type of X ray laser is analyzed in which the population of the lower level is depleted by autoionization instead of by spontaneous decay. The intention is to decrease radiative trapping effects that quench the gain and require microscopic plasmas. Proof-of-principle atomic-physics experiments and numerical modeling are needed to verify predicted feasibility, fluorescence, and lasing. (JHD)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 09, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195845

Entities

People

  • R. C. Elton

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Classification
  • Electron Emission
  • Electron Transitions
  • Electrons
  • Elements
  • Emission
  • Energy Levels
  • Frequency
  • Lasers
  • Photoexcitation
  • Security
  • Short Wavelengths
  • Strategic Defense Initiative
  • Transitions
  • X Ray Lasers
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers