Study of O2 (1 Delta) Production by Nuclear Pumping
Abstract
Experimental studies using a fast-burst neutron reactor to produce O2(1 delta) for use in an iodine transfer laser are described. It was found that nuclear induced discharges in Oxygen-buffer gas mixtures favor copious ozone production at the expense of O2(1 delta) concentrations. Experimental results, kinetics, and scaling relations are given. Additional theoretical analyses of O2(1 delta) production at high pressure using nuclear-pumped flash-lamp photolysis of the ozone indicates an alternate practical method of O2(1 delta) generation for use in high power transfer lasers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA141463
Entities
People
- George H. Miley
Organizations
- University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign