Optical Production of Negative Ions

Abstract

A kinetic model of an optically pumped lithium plasma is discussed. Observations of ionization processes at high Rydberg atom density are analyzed, and the role of an electron avalanche process is identified. The optical pump intensity requirements for continuous plasma formation are derived, and Li production is modeled. Keywords: Negative ions: Lithium: Optical plasma.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA210234

Entities

People

  • M. W. Mcgeoch

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Collisions
  • Current Density
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Experimental Data
  • Ion Beams
  • Ion Density
  • Ionization
  • Ions
  • Optical Pumping
  • Rydberg Atoms

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics