Polyatomic-buffered pulsed DF/HF laser using electron-beam or photolysis initiation
Conference
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· AIAA J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6133973
The initial performance of pulsed DF/HF chain lasers is presented in which the effect of polyatomic diluents on laser behavior is systematically explored. Laser energy, pulse length, and spectral output were investigated as functions of diluent gas (NF3, SF6, CF4), total mixture pressure, the partial pressure of fuel and oxidizer, O/sub 2/ concentration, and strength of initiation. Magnetically-confined electron beam and photolytically initiated systems are found to yield comparable performance. Results include 65 J/liter-atm DF output at 200 Torr cavity pressure and the ability to suppress long wavelength transitions from the free-running spectrum. 21 references.
- Research Organization:
- Aerospace Corp., Los Angeles, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 6133973
- Report Number(s):
- AIAA-Paper-87-1447; CONF-870622-
- Journal Information:
- AIAA J.; (United States), Journal Name: AIAA J.; (United States); ISSN AIAJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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