Propagation of Sound through a Gas with an Over-Population of Excited Vibrational States.
Abstract
Calculations have been made which predict sound amplification under certain conditions when propagated through a gas with an overpopulation of vibrationally excited states. Three metastable states have been analyzed where the vibrational temperature is varying slowly on the scale of the sound period. The first is that of a long-lived vibrational mode in a diatomic gas. Calculations were made for N2, CO, 02, and C12. The second is that of a fast v-v exchange followed by a slow v-t. Calculations were made for CD4 as an example of this situation. And the third is that of a slow v-v followed by a fast v-t. Calculations were made for a mixture of N2/C02/He as an example of this situation. Some of the difficulties in experimentally observing the gain are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 20, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA134181
Entities
People
- F. Douglas Shields
Organizations
- University of Mississippi