title: Laser pumping by intense discharges in z-pinch geometry.
abstract: Optical properties of high-current, low-pressure, noble-gas discharges in z-pinch geometry are studied and compared with theta-pinch discharges and standard commercial light sources. Results indicate possible usefulness in systems where high peak power, high repetition rates or high uv content are demanded.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Exploratory Research,U.S. Army Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Buser
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ramm