Optically pumped X-ray laser and applications thereof

摘要

A method of producing collimated x-radiation by suitably subjecting metallic ions in the presence of lower Z ions to a pulse of laser energy from a conventional laser. An improvement on said conventional laser in order to increase the reliability of production of said collimated x- radiation. An alternative improvement on said conventional laser for similar improvement of said collimated x-radiation. An example of the application of the use of said collimated x-radiation to the art of producing micro-circuitry.