title: Extended plasma source for short-wavelength amplifiers.
abstract: An elongated plasma of length approximately 8 mm with an aspect ratio of ~6:1 has been formed by channeling a laser-produced plasma created in a point focus on a carbon surface. Densities of C(6+) ions near 10(16) cm(-3) were observed in a contracted region beyond the guiding channel, suggesting a use for short-wavelength amplification.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Reintjes
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Dixon
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Elton