Shlyaptsev, V. N., authorTomasel, F. G., authorUspenskii, Yu A., authorVinogradov, A. V., authorArtioukov, I. A., authorOzols, A., authorKanizay, K., authorMarconi, M. C., authorFilevich, J., authorMancini, G. L., authorBenware, B. R., authorFrati, M., authorSeminario, M., authorRocca, Jorge J., authorEDP Sciences, publisher2007-01-032007-01-032001Rocca, J. J., et al., Applications of High Repetition Rate Tabletop Soft X-Ray Lasers Become a Reality in Several Fields, Journal de Physique. IV, Colloque 11, no. Pr2 (2001): 459-468.http://hdl.handle.net/10217/67493For many years researchers have envisioned the development of compact high repetition rate tabletop soft x-ray laser, that could be routinely used in application in numerous disciplines. With demonstrated average powers of several mW and millijoule-level pulse energy at 46.9nm, the Ne-like Ar capillary discharge-pumped laser is the first compact laser to reach this goal. In this paper we summarize the development status of high repetition rate tabletop soft x-ray lasers based on capillary discharge excitation, and give examples of their successful use in several applications. Results of the use of a caprllary discharge pumped 46.9nm laser m dense plasma interferometry, soft x-ray reflectometry for the determination of optical constants, characterization of diffraction gratings, laser ablation of materials, and plasma generation are described. The observation of lasing at 52.9nm line in Ne-like Cl with output pulse energy up to 10 μJ is also reported.born digitalarticleseng©2001 EDP Sciences.Copyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.Text