Laser-heated X-ray flashlamp brightness measurements

We present measurements of the X-ray emission characteristics of laser-irradiated flashlamp foils which are candidates to produce by resonant photoexcitation a population inversion in either a neon or fluorine lasant gas. Using the Shiva 1.06 μm laser, we heated Fe, Cr, and Ni foils to study tile br...

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Published in:IEEE journal of quantum electronics 1983-12, Vol.19 (12), p.1786-1794
Main Authors: Matthews, D., Hagelstein, P., Campbell, E., Toor, A., Kauffman, R., Koppel, L., Halsey, W., Phillion, D., Price, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brightness
Design of specific laser systems
Exact sciences and technology
Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications)
Gas lasers
Glass
Laboratories
Laser excitation
Laser optical systems: design and operation
Laser transitions
Neodymium
Optics
Physics
Pump lasers
Resonance
X-ray lasers
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Summary:We present measurements of the X-ray emission characteristics of laser-irradiated flashlamp foils which are candidates to produce by resonant photoexcitation a population inversion in either a neon or fluorine lasant gas. Using the Shiva 1.06 μm laser, we heated Fe, Cr, and Ni foils to study tile brightness and centroid energies of X-ray lines stemming from L-M transitions. Results indicate that appropriately bright and uniform sources can be produced.
ISSN:0018-9197
1558-1713
DOI:10.1109/JQE.1983.1071799