Exploring the Potential of Table ‐ top X‐ray Lasers and Capillary Discharges for Applications

The advantages of using of table top x‐ray lasers (XRLs) for different applications have been described. Examples of the first successful use of XRLs, the current efforts in applying them and the potential applications where an XRL can be used in future have been discussed. Modeling results showing the possibility of 3–4 times shorter wavelength capillary discharge x‐ray lasers and calculated spectrum of Xe capillary EUV source are presented.