Population Inversion in Blast Waves,
Abstract
The present communication demonstrates that significant population inversion can be achieved in the flow structure behind a blast wave if the appropriate choice of the initial parameters is made. Typical numerical results are given for a cylindrical blast from a line source in a CO2-N2-He medium. The predicted peak population inversion levels are an order of magnitude better when compared with those achieved in the more conventional gasdynamic expansion systems using supersonic nozzles. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0757881
Entities
People
- John H. Lee
- Romas Knystautas
- Tien D. Bui
Organizations
- McGill University