Infrared Laser and Reaction Rate Study

Abstract

This study evaluates the scientific issues relevant to the developmental and application of infrared laser technology. The analysis is a companion to an earlier treatment involving visible and ultraviolet systems. It is concluded that maximum impact can be derived from the established infrared technology by a properly expanded effort stressing vibrational energy transfer processes, infrared laser chemistry, and frequency conversion. It is likely that a synthesis of developments in these areas will generate a revolutionary capability in laser chemistry. For each topic key technical areas are identified. It is recommended that a coordinated program at a level of approximately $5 million per year be initiated. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA029313

Entities

People

  • C. G. Callan Jr.
  • H. Fetterman
  • H. M. Foley
  • J. W. Chamberlain
  • P. L. Kelley

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Far Infrared Lasers
  • Frequency Combs
  • Infrared Lasers
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Masers
  • Materials Science
  • Military Research
  • Nonlinear Optics
  • Wave Mixing

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy