NASA NTRS · 19880028549
Infrared optogalvanic effects in xenon
Abstract
A color-center laser operating near 2.7 microns has been used to study optogalvanic effects in a xenon dc glow discharge. Exciting eleven transitions between the higher lying Rydberg levels, with one exception, resulted in an increase in the discharge ionization rate. Absorption on the 5d(3/2)1-6p(1/2)0 transition in xenon caused the ionization rate to decrease. The mechanism for this effect is related to the extremely short radiative lifetime of the 5d(3/2)1 level.
Keep this discovery
Explore connections, maps & timelines
May, Randy D.. 1987-10-01. Infrared optogalvanic effects in xenon. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880028549
Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.