ARC DISCHARGE SOURCES
Abstract
The development is described of theoretical models for the pulsed xenon arcs used in high energy laser pumping. Included in this report are the results of theoretical calculations of line broadening and spectral absorptivities in xenon, and techniques for calculating the partition of energy in the flash tube between thermal and radiative conduction to the wall, and radiation external to the tube. Experimental work in the report include measurements to describe the energy partition between conduction and radiation, and of the temperature profile of the arc. Progress toward more accurate measurements of the physical characteristics of the arc plasma are also described.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 15, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0803542
Entities
People
- B. W. Swanson
- Charles H. Church
- E. Geil
- P. Buchhave
- R. Liebermann