Experimental Investigation of a Helium-Air-Methane Laser.
Abstract
A He-Air-CH4-(CO) laser operated both in the Q-switched and CW mode, yielded 78 laser emission lines in the region from 4.8036 to 5.8532 microns. These lines all resulted from P(J) sub v, v prime vibrational-rotational transitions in CO from v=2:1 to v=16:15, with J=10 to 15 nominally. Eighteen laser emission lines below 5.0 microns were measured. Multiline pulse powers greater than 2 kilowatts were normal. The lasing molecules are formed by electrochemical reactions in the gas mixture. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0886909
Entities
People
- James D. Barry
- William E. Boney Iii
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory