Operation of a small-scale CW deuterium fluoride chemical laser

We have investigated a small-scale continuous-wave DF chemical laser. Measurements are reported which indicate a multiline output power of 11 W using SF 6 as the fluorine source. With NF 3 used as the fluorine source, a multiline output power of more than 20 W was obtained. The degree of SF 6 dissoc...

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Published inIEEE journal of quantum electronics Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 246 - 247
Main Authors Gastaud, M., Bousselet, P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.03.1980
Subjects
Chemical lasers
Deuterium
Electron tubes
Gas lasers
Image motion analysis
Mirrors
Power generation
Power lasers
Sulfur hexafluoride
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Summary:We have investigated a small-scale continuous-wave DF chemical laser. Measurements are reported which indicate a multiline output power of 11 W using SF 6 as the fluorine source. With NF 3 used as the fluorine source, a multiline output power of more than 20 W was obtained. The degree of SF 6 dissociation was found to be about 13 percent with O 2 addition.
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ISSN:0018-9197
1558-1713
DOI:10.1109/JQE.1980.1070464