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Preionization effects of iso-C4H10 in N2 TE UV lasers

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In this paper the ionizing role of isobutane (iso-C4H10) in the operation of a N2TE UV laser is analyzed. Laser pulse width value modifications, different laser wavelengths generated in the 2+ system and voltage pulse period modifications are analysed in order to show that isobutane, in very reduced quantities, generates a preionizing effect that can be higher than that produced by a conventional wire preionization system.

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  1. Laboratório de Espectroscopia e Laser, Universidade Federal Fluminense, 24020, Niterói, RJ, Brazil

    N. P. Pimentel, C. E. Fellows, A. M. Borges & C. A. Massone

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Pimentel, N.P., Fellows, C.E., Borges, A.M. et al. Preionization effects of iso-C4H10 in N2 TE UV lasers. Appl. Phys. B 55, 433–436 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00325183

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