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Physics of fusion pumped lasers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

D. S. Pappas
D. S. Pappas
Affiliation:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Physics Division, Los Alamos, N.M., 87545, U.S.A.
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Abstract

A novel concept is described which utilizes a liquified rare gas as both an energy converter and high-density lasing media. The concept allows the advantage of the large mean-free path of high energy fusion neutrons together with a highly-efficient mechanism for volumetric production of 1 MeV electrons which causes ionization and excitation throughout the medium. This scheme coupled together with the high efficiency for light production of liquid excimers may provide the possibilities for a new dimension in high power lasers.

Type
Research Article
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Laser and Particle Beams , Volume 7 , Issue 3 , August 1989 , pp. 443 - 447
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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