ARPA-NRL Laser Program
Abstract
The ARPA-NRL high energy laser program is concerned with the development of laser technology in four program areas; Chemical Lasers, Electric Discharge Lasers; High Power Glass Laser Techniques. The Chemical Laser Program has consisted of primarily two experiments; the development of a DF-CO2 supersonic transfer laser, and the study of the CO vibrational distribution from the reaction O + CS. Assembly of the amplifier chain of the short pulse CO2 laser system has continued. Under the New Laser Techniques Program a pulsed OD- CO2 transfer laser has been operated for the first time. The High Power Glass Laser is operating reliably and over 2000 shots have been fired during the last reporting period. This has permitted statistics to be compiled on the laser's performance and initial laser-target interaction experiments to be carried out.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0767921
Entities
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory