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X-ray production by a laser plasma in a strong electric field

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The X-ray emission of a laser plasma from metal targets in a 26 kV cm−1 electric field is investigated experimentally. A substructure of the X-ray pulse, corresponding to the laser pulse train period is found. The spectrum of the radiation in the range 2–25 keV is measured.

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Dinev, S.G., Radev, C.I., Stamenov, K.V. et al. X-ray production by a laser plasma in a strong electric field. Opt Quant Electron 12, 231–235 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00620040

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