title: Electron density radial profiles derived from Stark broadening in a sodium plasma produced by laser resonance saturation.
abstract: The first free electron density radial profiles of a sodium plasma created by laser resonance saturation are reported. The measurements were based on Stark broadening, of the 4(2)D-3(2)P multiplet and reveal the formation of a conically shaped plasma along the path of the laser pulse, which can be attributed to strong absorption of the laser pulse along the ionization path.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Cappelli
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Measures