Experimental Investigation of CO and CO2 Laser Action by Organic Molecule Oxidation.

Abstract

CO and CO2 laser action has been achieved by organic molecule electrochemical oxidation in a directly excited, subsonically flowing, CW gas laser. The laser spectrum shifts from 5 microns due to CO to 10.6 microns due to CO2 as the cooling temperature is increased from 77K to -40C. Both CO and CO2 are reaction products formed by the electro-chemical oxidation of CH4, C3H8, C2N2, C2H2 and HCHO. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0915320

Entities

People

  • James D. Barry
  • Joseph E. Brandelik
  • William E. Boney Iii

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplifiers
  • Carbon Dioxide Lasers
  • Gas Lasers
  • Lasers
  • Light Amplifiers
  • Light Sources
  • Molecules
  • Optical Equipment
  • Oxidation
  • Spectra

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers