Theoretical Performance of an HF Chemical CW Laser.
Abstract
A quantitative analysis of an HF cw chemical laser is presented that includes the influence of stimulated emission on the reacting medium. The numerically determined solutions encompass one-dimensional fluid mechanics, chemical kinetics, radiative de-excitation, and their mutual interaction. A comprehensive parametric study examines the effects due to changed plenum conditions, mixture ratios, and cavity parameters. Detailed discussions are presented of (1) vibration-vibration and vibration-translation energy exchange, (2) chemical efficiency, (3) mechanisms that cause lasing termination, and (4) cavity operation with a selective grating. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 15, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0746685
Entities
People
- George Emanuel
- Norman Cohen
- Theodore A. Jacobs
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation