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A complete model of the long pulse X-ray preionised self-sustained discharge XeCl laser has been established for transfer capacitor and PFN circuits and Ne/Xe/HCl active medium. This model simulates the I.M.F.M. high average power Lux laser test-bed. The model includes rate equations for species with most recent rate constant values, rate equation for laser emission taking into account absorptions, and circuit equations with time dependant plasma impedance. The model shows the dominant effects of electron quenching and Xe2Cl absorption on laser output and efficiency. Results of the model are in good agreement (within 30%) with experimental results obtained with LUX device.
Work supported by French DRET and CEA
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Gevaudan, A., Fontaine, B.L., Forestier, B.M., Sentis, M.L. (1987). Modelling of the X-Ray Preionised XeCl Self-Sustained Discharge Laser. In: Rosenwaks, S. (eds) Gas Flow and Chemical Lasers. Springer Proceedings in Physics, vol 15. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71859-5_19
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