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Influence of laser radiation on electron capture by molecules

I. M. Beterov, V. P. Chebotaev, N. V. Fateev, D. V. Yakovin


Abstract: Changes in the concentration of negative ions in the SF₆ gas due to exposure to CO₂ laser radiation were observed experimentally. This effect is attributed to a change in the electron capture coefficient and electron resonance energy. The possibility of utilizing such changes in a laser isotope separation is considered.

UDC: 621.378.33

PACS: 33.80.Eh, 28.60.+s

Received: 07.09.1977

 English version: Soviet Journal of Quantum Electronics, 1978, 8:4, 533–534