Behavior of Singlet Oxygen in the Oxygen-Iodine Transfer Laser.
Abstract
The kinetic processes that affect the decay of O2(Delta 1) in the oxygen-iodine transfer laser (COIL) are discussed. The kinetics of O2 removal in the absence of iodine are now quite well established. A brief review of this topic is presented. When I2 is added to O2, a distinction can be made between the behavior of O2 when I2 and iodine atoms are present and when I2 is fully dissociated into atoms. In the latter case, energy pooling between O2(Delta 1) and I is the dominant process unless a strong I quencher (e.g., H2O) is present. In the former case, the O2(Delta 1)-driven chain reaction mechanism for I2 dissociation is the dominant feature of the kinetics. A detailed description of each of these regimes is critical in understanding the oxygen-iodine laser. Keywords: Chemical kinetics; Chemical laser; Electronically excited oxygen; Flow tube kinetics; Iodine atoms; Laser photochemistry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 28, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA161390
Entities
People
- Raymond F. Heidner Iii
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation