Efficiency of discharge XeCl laser with 30 ns pulse duration of radiation

摘要

Results of experimental and theoretical investigations of discharge XeCl laser with 30 ns (FWHM) radiation pulse duration are presented. Laser generates the laser energy of 0.35 J with 2.2% total electric efficiency. Calculated laser radiation parameters and discharge parameters have a good agreement with experimental results. Influence of basic plasma-chemical processes in discharge on laser output and efficiency is shown. Maximal laser efficiency relatively pumping power was 3.7%.