Emission spectrum of hard x-rays, generated from iron, copper, and molybdenum targets by subpicosecond KrF laser pulses

K-shell emission spectra of iron, copper, and molybdenum in the range of 1.5–20 keV using a 500 fs KrF excimer laser have been observed and are reported herein.

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