High-pressure continuously tunable CO2 lasers and molecular laser isotope separation

The acronym MLIS (molecular laser isotope separation) defines the laser process whereby the isotopes of uranium can be separated by mid-infrared laser/s when the molecule employed is UF 6 . The theoretical and spectroscopical data to configure and enable experiments and demonstrations in the laborat...

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Published inPramāṇa Vol. 82; no. 1; pp. 49 - 58
Main Authors RONANDER, E, STRYDOM, H J, BOTHA, L R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Springer India 2014
Subjects
Astronomy
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Observations and Techniques
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
UF
continuously tunable
28.60.+s
Molecular laser isotope separation
isotopic mix
42.55.–f
infrared lasers
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Summary:The acronym MLIS (molecular laser isotope separation) defines the laser process whereby the isotopes of uranium can be separated by mid-infrared laser/s when the molecule employed is UF 6 . The theoretical and spectroscopical data to configure and enable experiments and demonstrations in the laboratory is adequate. However, the engineering and commercial aspects require innovative technology solutions that are not presently available in the literature on these topics. This paper is an overview of the most salient features of MLIS and its potential utility at an industrial level.
ISSN:0304-4289
0973-7111
DOI:10.1007/s12043-013-0642-0