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Simple and compact photopreionization-stabilized excimer lasers.

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  • 1National Physical Research Laboratory, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001, South Africa.

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|December 1, 1979
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Area of Science:

  • Laser Physics
  • Optics and Photonics

Background:

  • Excimer lasers are crucial for various applications requiring high-energy pulses.
  • Existing methods for exciting excimer lasers can be complex and require specialized components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel and simplified discharge scheme for rare gas halogen excimer lasers.
  • To achieve significant beam energies (100-250 mJ) with a more reliable and compact device.

Main Methods:

  • A photopreionization-stabilized discharge scheme was designed and implemented.
  • The scheme eliminates the need for auxiliary timing or switching circuits.

Main Results:

  • The novel scheme successfully excited rare gas halogen excimer lasers.

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  • Achieved beam energies ranged from 100 to 250 mJ.
  • The developed devices were compact and reliable.

    • Conclusions:

    • The photopreionization-stabilized discharge scheme offers a simplified approach to excimer laser excitation.
    • This method enables the construction of compact, reliable, and high-energy laser systems.