Abstract
Optical gain at 248 nm is measured in low pressure krypton/fluorine mixtures excited by an electron-beam. Measurable gain is observed down to a pressure of 50 mbar. Results are compared with the predictions of a simple kinetic model. The application of low pressure operation to ultra high power short pulse amplifiers is discussed.
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