Atmospheric Pressure H2 - F2 Laser Initiated by Electron-Beam Irradiated Discharge.
Abstract
The authors have measured pulse energy and power versus time for the output of an HF laser pumped by the H2 - F2 chain reaction. Noble-gas-diluted atmospheric pressure mixtures were initiated uniformly with the use of a transverse electrical discharge established by partially ionizing the gas mixture with a burst of high energy electrons. As primary objectives, the authors sought to demonstrate atmospheric pressure operation and a laser output comparable to the electrical energy supplied for initiation. Performance as a function of several parameters was studied.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 15, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0784828
Entities
People
- Alfred Ching
- James S. Whittier
- Martin L. Lundquist
- Robert Hofland
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation