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Chemical laser with mixing enhancement device for power improvement

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7278411
An inert diluent such as N/sub 2/, He, Ar, etc., is injected into the reactant streams emerging from the cavity nozzle of a cw, supersonic, laser to increase the cavity power and lower the cavity temperature by enhancing mixing of the reactant stream while maintaining high pressure recovery.
Assignee:
TRW Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4048586
OSTI ID:
7278411
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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