(1) Department of Optics and Quantum Electronics, JATE University, Dóm tér 9, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary;(2) Research Group on Laser Physics, Dóm tér 9, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
Abstract:
Direct generation of subnanosecond pulses in a 9.0 cm discharge-length high-pressure XeCl laser is reported. The shortest pulse obtained was 670 ps (FWHM) with an energy of 1.2 mJ corresponding to 1.8 MW peak power.