Feasibility of New Lasers
Abstract
The objective of the study was to investigate selected alkali-metal halogen reactions to evaluate their potential for new chemical lasers at suitable wavelengths. The chemiluminescence of the alkali-metal atoms was spectroscopically observed and was analyzed to measure population inversions in the excited electronic states of the alkali-metal atoms as a function of reaction conditions. The conditions included nozzle configuration, reactant ratios, and reactant pressures for the Cs/F2 reaction system. Spatial scans were performed, and gains were calculated for all observed population inversions. Absorption and extinction experiments were also performed. The results of this study have established the reaction conditions for the Cs/F2 system most likely to give lasing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 08, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA000892
Entities
People
- Lawrence H. Hall