Isotope separation by optically pumped ionizing collisions

Isotope separation by optically pumped ionizing collisions

We propose a modification of the selective two−step photoionization technique which greatly improves its efficiency. A third species with a strong resonance transition is added to the mix of isotopes which it is desired to separate. Incident optical energy is radiatively and collisionally trapped in...

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Veröffentlicht in:Appl. Phys. Lett., v. 26, no. 3, pp. 104-105 v. 26, no. 3, pp. 104-105, 1975-02, Vol.26 (3), p.104-105
Hauptverfasser: Harris, S. E., Lidow, D. B.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
ATOM-ATOM COLLISIONS
CROSS SECTIONS
ENERGY TRANSFER
ENERGY-LEVEL TRANSITIONS
EXCITATION
EXCITED STATES
HAMILTONIANS
LASER ISOTOPE SEPARATION
N47100 -Isotope & Radiation Source Technology-Isotope Separation (Industrial)
OPTICAL PUMPING
PHOTOIONIZATION
SODIUM
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Zusammenfassung:We propose a modification of the selective two−step photoionization technique which greatly improves its efficiency. A third species with a strong resonance transition is added to the mix of isotopes which it is desired to separate. Incident optical energy is radiatively and collisionally trapped in this catalytic species. Selective ionization of excited step one species is accomplished by long−range ionizing collisions.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.88080