Solid Neon Sources for Plasmas and X-Ray Lasers.

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Abstract:

A thin layer of frozen neon is condensed onto a cryogenically cooled substrate for use in generating a neon plasma for x-ray laser research. The freezing process and quasi-equilibrium state of the layer are discussed with a phase diagram. Spectral purity of a neon plasma formed by laser irradiation is demonstrated with grazing incidence x-ray spectroscopy. Control of the layer thickness is possible to the point that a substrate spectrum is also obtained.

Author(s):
Dixon, R. H. ; Ford, J. L. ; Lee, T. N. ; Elton, R. C.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.,
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-MR-5534
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DE-AI08-79DP40092
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LASER PUMPING, *NEON, *LASER TARGET INTERACTIONS, THICKNESS, LAYERS, PLASMAS(PHYSICS), SUBSTRATES, LASERS, LASER BEAMS, COOLING, X RAYS, PURITY, THINNESS, IRRADIATION, X RAY SPECTROSCOPY, GRAZING, SOLIDIFIED GASES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics, Thermodynamics
Keyword(s):
*Laser induced plasmas, *X ray lasers, WUDN220133
Report Date:
1985 Apr 30