A simple model for calculating the index of refraction of Neon I and Neon* (3s) in the cavity of a Xenon Fluoride laser
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Series: NPS 69-79-005
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1979
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Subjects: Physics
Description: A model for calculating the index of refraction of atomic species present in the cavity of a Xenon Fluoride Laser is applied to Neon and Neon*(3s) . The model considers the variation from unity to be a function of the absorption cross section. Below the ionization threshold, the cross section is a set of discrete transitions between the various energy levels of the specie of concern. Above the 5p level, the discrete transitions become indistinct and the continuum cross section function is extended into this region. The continuum cross section function is a polynomial function fitted to independent research results. The results for Neon I agree with previous theoretical and experimental results. The model is extended to Neon*(3s). Comparison with the results of independent research of the polarizability and cavity phase shift derived from the calculation indicate accuracy is within ten percent. (Author)
Notes: Thesis (M.S. in Phys.)--Naval Postgraduate School, 1979. Issued as Naval Postgraduate School Technical Report (NPS 69-79-005)

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