Low energy x‐ray preionization source for discharge excited lasers

作者: Jeffrey I. Levatter , Zaizguang Li

DOI: 10.1063/1.1136500

关键词: Low voltageLaserLasing thresholdAtomic physicsElectron beam processingCathode rayElectron densityElectron avalancheOpticsMaterials scienceThyratronInstrumentation (computer programming)

摘要: A low voltage (50 kV), energy (3 J) x‐ray preionization source has been developed specifically for avalanche discharge laser preionization. The new device uses a single stage high‐voltage capacitor switched by gradient grid hydrogen thyratron that drives cold‐cathode electron beam. Intense emission is produced allowing the e beam to impact high Z target foil. entire system can operate up 35 Hz repetition rate and produce an density of ∼108 cm−3 in most rare‐gas/halide gas mixtures.

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