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Steady-state model for the electron beam pumped KrF laser

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In this paper the kinetics of excitation, quenching, and absorption in an e-beam pumped KrF laser is discussed. It is argued that under usual experimental conditions the steady-state approximation can be applied. For that case a comprehensive kinetic model can be treated analytically. The model simulates quite well the experimental results obtained so far. It predicts the maximum performance conditions, limiting behaviour, and scaling properties of e-beam pumped KrF lasers.

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Witteman, W.J. Steady-state model for the electron beam pumped KrF laser. Applied Scientific Research 37, 195–208 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00382629

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