Abstract

Optical gain was observed on the B → X transition of the Cs²⁺F⁻ ionic excimer molecule at 185 nm. The excimer was produced by photoionization of CsF vapor with a laser-produced plasma source. An average net gain coefficient of 0.3 cm⁻¹ was measured for 7 Torr of CsF and a 225-mJ pump laser.

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