Small-scale cw HF(DF) chemical laser

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · J. Appl. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.323760· OSTI ID:7332340

Spencer, D J; Beggs, J A; Mirels, H

The construction and performance of a small-scale cw HF(DF) chemical laser is described. A multiline output of about 15 W was achieved. During single-line operation, 18 HF 2-1 and 1-0 transition lines, with powers from 0.1 to 2.4 W, and 24 DF 3-2, 2-1, and 1-0 transition lines, with powers from 0.01 to 0.30 W, were observed. Amplitude stability varied from +- 1.5 to +- 5%, and free-running short-term frequency stability was about +- 10 MHz.

• Research Organization: The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California 90245
• OSTI ID: 7332340
• 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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