60 J quasistationary electroionization laser on Xe atomic metastables

A high-pressure (
p = 3.5
atm) electroionization laser operating on the
5d-6p
xenon atomic transitions is investigated for a pumping pulse duration range up to 30 μs. An output energy of more than 60 J has been achieved with an Ar-Xe mixture and an active volume of 10 1. The angular divergence of the radiation was about
5 \times 10^{-5}
rad. The advantages of such laser systems for industrial use is discussed.