Development of Inverse Raman Spectroscopy for Probing Rapidly Decomposing Explosives and Propellants

Abstract

The techniques of inverse Raman spectroscopy and coherent anti-stokes Raman spectroscopy are considered for the purpose of development of rapid (single-shot) broad band detection of species in rapidly (explosively) decomposing materials. Experiments using inverse Raman spectroscopy with pulsed ruby laser, broad-band dye, 1-M spectrometer and optical multichannel analyzer are described. Results on benzaldehyde (neat and in mixtures with toluene) yield information on the quantitative limits of inverse Raman detection.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA104382

Entities

People

  • David R. Crosley
  • Michael A. Schroeder

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Detection
  • Dye Lasers
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Frequency Combs
  • Laser Applications
  • Laser Beams
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Optics
  • Refractive Index
  • Spectroscopy
  • Wave Mixing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Organic Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy