A simplified theory of the optogalvanic effect

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We present a simple phenomenological theory of the optogalvanic effect based on the multiplication of an electron within the plasma. The dependence of the signal on current and pressure and its temporal behavior are predicted for atoms irradiated by chopped CW lasers and pulsed lasers. Experimental data obtained by pulsed lasers are presented and interpreted.

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Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma Laser Design and Applications Laser Material Processing Techniques

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Published in: IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics

Volume 15, Issue 12, pp. 1328-1332

DOI: 10.1109/jqe.1979.1069949

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A simplified theory of the optogalvanic effect

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