Continuous BX excimer fluorescence using direct current discharge excitation

Abstract
Continuous cw (BX) excimer fluorescence has been obtained at the KrCl, KrF, XeCl, and XeF wavelengths, using longitudinal direct current (dc) electrical excitation at current levels up to l A and gas pressures as high as 400 Torr. Electrical power deposition to (BX) fluorescence conversion efficiencies of up to ∼1% have been measured.