Small-Scale CW HF(DF) Chemical Laser

Abstract

The construction and performance of a small-scale cw HF(DF) chemical laser is described. A multiline output of about 15 W (8 W) was achieved. During single-line operation, 18 HF 2-1 and 1-0 transition lines, with powers from 0.1 to 2.4 W, and 24 DF 3-2, 2-1 and 1-0 transition lines, with powers from 0.01 to 0.30 W, were observed. Amplitude stability varied from + or - 1.5% to + or - 5%, and free-running short-term frequency stability was about + or - 10 MHz.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 03, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044450

Entities

People

  • Donald J. Spencer
  • Harold Mirels
  • James A. Beggs

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Chemical Lasers
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Deuterium Fluoride Lasers
  • Discharge Tubes
  • Frequency
  • Hydrogen Fluoride Lasers
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Resonators
  • Lasers
  • Mass Flow
  • Measurement
  • Optomechanics
  • Power Levels
  • Power Supplies
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Static Pressure

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy