Exploratory Studies of Diffusion Laser Modifications.

Abstract

The report is a summary of three exploratory studies of the gas composition modification in a conventional continuous-wave HF (DF) chemical diffusion laser. Experiments were performed in the Aerospace diffusion laser test facilities. The substitution of HB r fuel for H2, DF/CO2 transfer performance in a triple-slit nozzle array, and CO2 mixing laser performance with the triple-slit nozzle used were of concern in these experiments.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 15, 1974
Accession Number
AD0785400

Entities

People

  • Donald J. Spencer

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Continuous Waves
  • Diffusion
  • Research Facilities
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster