AN INVESTIGATION OF THE BROAD-BAND RADIATION IN RARE-GASES

The broadband radiation in Xe pumped by a high-current proton beam has been investigated. An assumption previously advanced by the authors on the nature of broadband continua in rare gases is employed to develop a kinetic model of the Xe medium. The comparative behavior of the broadband and dimer radiations in Xe has been studied both theoretically and experimentally as a function of time, proton beam current density and pressure. Some features of similar broadband radiation in other rare gases are discussed.