Accession Number:

ADA167127

Title:

Argon Puff Gas Soft X-Ray Laser.

Descriptive Note:

Memorandum rept.,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Davis,J.
• Apruzese,J. P.
• Agritellis,C.
• Kepple,P.

Report Date:

1986-04-25

Pagination or Media Count:

42.0

Abstract:

A non-LTE dynamic argon pinch model has been applied to investigate the feasibility of creating conditions favorable to gain coefficients in excess of unity during the implosion of a cylindrical annular argon gas puff plasma. Preliminary results obtained from the SIMPLODE model suggest that it is possible to achieve measureable gain in the 3p-3s lasing transition at 434 in neonlike argon. Keywords include X ray laser, Gas puff, Implosion, and Non-LTE.

Descriptors:

• *PUMPING(ELECTRONICS)
• *GAS LASERS
• *PINCH EFFECT
• X RAYS
• GASES
• COEFFICIENTS
• GAIN
• SOFT X RAYS
• ARGON
• IMPLOSIONS

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE