Theory of He2(+) + O2 Charge Exchange Laser.

Abstract

The kinetics of O2(+) first-negative band laser due to near resonance charge exchange between He2(+) and O2 are presented. It can be excited in the afterglow of a discharge in a high pressure He and O2 mixture (He>>O2). Gain calculation, however, is presented for discharges due to high energy proton beams advocating their use for high pressure gas lasers. In addition, a comment is made on the disappearance of 3914 laser lines with increasing N2 density in the He2(+) +N2 charge exchange laser. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA043006

Entities

People

  • A. W. Ali

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Charge Transfer
  • Coefficients
  • Current Density
  • Electric Discharges
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Free Electrons
  • Gas Discharges
  • Gas Lasers
  • High Energy
  • High Pressure
  • Ions
  • New York
  • Partial Pressure
  • Proton Beams

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers