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Title: Corrosion resistant laser mirror heat exchanger

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5061606

An improved high energy laser (HEL) mirror is provided wherein the internal surfaces of the molybdenum structure of the mirror defining passageways for water coolant flow are plated with deposition (CVD) techniques described by the invention herein. The mirror is thereby made resistant to the corrosive action of the circulating coolant water on the molybdenum structure comprising the laser mirror.

Assignee:
Dept. of the Air Force
OSTI ID:
5061606
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English