Theoretical gain-optimization studies in CO/sub 2/--N/sub 2/ gasdynamic lasers. I. Theory

Journal Article · Sat Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1979 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.326263· OSTI ID:6336860

Reddy, N M; Shanmugasundaram, V

Based on a method proposed by Reddy and Daum, the equations governing the steady inviscid nonreacting gasdynamic laser (GDL) flow in a supersonic nozzle are reduced to a universal form so that the solutions depend on a single parameter which combines all the other parameters of the problem. Solutions are obtained for a sample case of available data and compared with existing results to validate the present approach. Also, similar solutions for a sample case are presented.

• Research Organization: Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India
• OSTI ID: 6336860
• Journal Information: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 50:4; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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