Diagnostics of Ionization in Air Produced by Infrared Radiation from A Pulse CO2 Laser.

Abstract

This thesis begins with a brief account of the historical development of the modern concept of the atom and, building on this foundation, the physical principles responsible for the operation of a LASER are presented. A more detailed description is then given of the pulsed CO2 LASER used in this research, including principles of operation and safety procedures. Next, the research itself is described: an analysis of the ionization in air produced by focusing the LASER's infrared radiation. The data are summarized in graphs which map the region of ionization. Following conclusions on the research performed, specific suggestions are made for future work with the LASER.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA145376

Entities

People

  • E. S. Huston

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Carbon Dioxide Lasers
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Ground State
  • Infrared Radiation
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Science
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Power Supplies
  • Quantum Numbers
  • Radiation
  • Shock Waves

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy