Influence of noble gas additions on the output power of krypton ion laser

In this paper authors will present the phenomenon of advantageous influence of noble gas additions on the output parameters of krypton ion lasers. Authors have observed that small additions of argon to the krypton discharge causes increase of laser output power of certain krypton laser lines. The power change depends on laser line wavelength, mixture composition, gas pressure and discharge current values. Authors will present measurement results and explanation of this phenomenon.