Plasma Physics Issues in GaS Discharge Laser Development

Alan Garscadden; Mark J. Kushner; J. Gary Eden

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Plasma Physics Issues in GaS Discharge Laser Development

Alan Garscadden, Mark J. Kushner, J. Gary Eden

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An account is given of the interplay between partially ionized plasma physics and the development of gas discharge lasers. Gas discharge excitation has provided a wide array of laser devices extending from the soft X-ray region to the far infrared. The scaling of gas discharge lasers in power and energy also covers many orders of magnitude. The particular features of three regimes are discussed: short wavelength lasers (deep UV to soft X-ray); visible and near UV lasers; and infrared molecular gas lasers. The current status (Fall 1990) of these areas is reviewed, and an assessment is made of future research topics that are perceived to be important.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1013-1031
Number of pages	19
Journal	IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
Volume	19
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/27.125028
State	Published - Dec 1991

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