TY - GEN
T1 - RARE-GAS HALIDE LASERS.
AU - Rokni, M.
AU - Jacob, J. H.
PY - 1982
Y1 - 1982
N2 - In this chapter the physics of the RGH lasers is discussed in detail. First the formation kinetics are reviewed of the upper laser level by e-beam as well as by discharge pumping. In particulr, the formation processes of KrF* and XeF*, which have been investigated most extensively, are discussed in detail. The dominant quenching processes for the most important rare-gas halide lasers are presented. Physical and technical issues relevant to e-beam and discharge pumping of these lasers are reviewed. Laser power extraction and factors limiting the extraction efficiency, such as excited state absorption, finite vibrational relaxation time, etc. are discussed.
AB - In this chapter the physics of the RGH lasers is discussed in detail. First the formation kinetics are reviewed of the upper laser level by e-beam as well as by discharge pumping. In particulr, the formation processes of KrF* and XeF*, which have been investigated most extensively, are discussed in detail. The dominant quenching processes for the most important rare-gas halide lasers are presented. Physical and technical issues relevant to e-beam and discharge pumping of these lasers are reviewed. Laser power extraction and factors limiting the extraction efficiency, such as excited state absorption, finite vibrational relaxation time, etc. are discussed.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0020227490&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/b978-0-12-478803-9.50016-1
DO - 10.1016/b978-0-12-478803-9.50016-1
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AN - SCOPUS:0020227490
SN - 0124788033
SN - 9780124788039
VL - 43-3
SP - 273
EP - 317
BT - Pure and Applied Physics
PB - Academic Press Inc.
ER -