Abstract

When frequency tripling to Lyman-α in Kr, we find a Kerr-induced index mismatch per atom of γ_Kr = −5.6 × 10⁻³⁶ esu, which dominates the dispersion for power densities exceeding 4 × 10¹² W/cm². Results of phase matching Kr with Ar and Xe are presented. Dielectric breakdown provides a limitation that, when combined with a requirement of a 1-Å bandwidth at Lyman-α, indicates that powers of a few kilowatts are achievable in a Kr–Ar phase-matched medium.

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