212-A neonlike zinc laser of LULI

  • Gerard Jamelot
  • , Pierre Jaegle
  • , B. Rus
  • , Antoine Carillon
  • , Annie Klisnick
  • , Marc Nantel
  • , Stephane Sebban
  • , F. Albert
  • , Ph Zeitoun
  • , E. Plankl
  • , A. Sirgand
  • , Ciaran L. Lewis
  • , Andrew G. MacPhee
  • , Gregory J. Tallents
  • , J. Krishnan
  • , M. Holden

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Abstract

The main feature of x-ray laser research at LULI is the development of a saturated laser at 212 angstrom with a relatively small pump laser of 0.4 kJ in 600 ps. The laser works with the 3p- 3s J equals O yields 1 transition of neon-like zinc, by using the double-pass of amplified radiation in the active medium. Plasma parameters (temperature, density, homogeneity), and x-ray laser emission properties (intensity, pointing angle, divergence, and coherence) have been studied. Lasing action needs the main laser pulse to be preceded by a ten-prepulse train (contrast ratio less than 10 3) due to the remnant oscillator. The effect of a single prepulse was investigated as a function of contrast ratio and delay between the prepulse and the main pulse.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Pages2-12
Number of pages11
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 1995
Externally publishedYes
EventSoft X-Ray Lasers and Applications - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: 10 Jul 199511 Jul 1995

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2520
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceSoft X-Ray Lasers and Applications
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period10/07/9511/07/95

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