Laser Cavity Optics
Abstract
This program consisted of a cooperative effort between Pratt and Whitney Aircraft/Florida and United Technologies Research Center (UTRC). The purpose of this effort was to provide a DF wavelength chemical laser beam from a stable resonator for a materials evaluation program conducted by Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) personnel. P and WA/Florida was responsible for providing the device operating conditions and the stable resonator optical system while UTRC was responsible for operation of the test facility and directing of the beam to the target from downstream of the material window. This final report covers work completed under the P and WA/Florida contract only. The P and WA/Florida contract was divided into 5 Tasks: During Task I, an analysis was performed to determine the best operating conditions for the Contractor furnished chemical laser device to achieve outcoupling of the laser beam to the target area. Task II covered the design of a cooled outcoupling mirror and redesign of the contractor furnished chemical laser optical system to allow transmission of the laser beam exterior to the device through a material window. Task III covered fabrication of all parts and flow testing of the outcoupling mirror. Task IV consisted of P and WA/Florida engineering follow-up during set-up and testing of the chemical laser device at UTRC. Task V covered the work required for submittal of all reports generated during this program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 26, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA032107
Entities
People
- Martin Jr Barberio
Organizations
- Pratt & Whitney