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Temporal stability of single-line cw HF chemical laser with unstable resonator

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.323751· OSTI ID:7319391
The temporal stability of the output from a single-line cw HF chemical laser with an unstable resonator was investigated experimentally to determine if large-scale output-power fluctuations, associated with a ''mode-medium'' instability of the type originally postulated by Dreizin and Dykhne, would be observed. Cases where the gain at the resonator inlet was less than or greater than the threshold value were studied. In all cases, the output was found to be stable. For inlet gain less than the threshold value, this result is in accord with the theoretical prediction of Mirels.
Research Organization:
The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California 90245
OSTI ID:
7319391
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Appl. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 48:3; ISSN JAPIA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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