The Radiative Transfer of Extreme Ultra-violet Lasers in Plasmas

This thesis examines the radiative transfer of extreme ultra-violet (EUV) lasers in plasmas. Harmonic generation, free electron lasers and plasma-based EUV lasers are first reviewed. The accuracy of the Linford formula used to evaluate amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) is examined. A quantitative...

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Main Author: Huang, He
Published: University of York 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.490273