Kinetic model of a Penning Ne laser utilizing a beam He–Ne–Ar and Ne–H2 plasma

A kinetic model is constructed for a Penning plasma Ne laser utilizing electron-beam-pumped He–Ne–Ar and Ne–H₂ mixtures. Calculations are made of the plasma parameters and the lasing characteristics of the Ne yellow line (λ = 585.3 nm) in quasi-cw and pulsed pumping regimes. The calculated results agree well with the experimental data on lasing in a wide range of durations and densities of the pump current, and of mixture pressures and compositions.