Pulsed Chemical Laser Technology Development Test Plan Single Pulse Diagnostic Testing,

Abstract

Single pulse DF and DF/CO2 transfer laser testing will be conducted to expand the data base for verification and extension of performance scaling relations. Scaling relations are currently based on the analytical effort completion under Task I and the comparison of this analysis with the available data. Tests will explore the effects on performance of gas composition with constituents included F2, D2, O2, HF, NF3, He, N2, and CO2 at both DF and CO2 wavelengths. Tests will explore the nature of the medium in terms of F atom initiation level and gain, the nature of the initiating electron beam source in terms of energy deposition level and uniformity and pulse length, and laser yield in terms of total energy, pulse shape and time resolved spectra. The system will operate at pressures ranging from 200 to 760 torr.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1986
Accession Number
ADA166203

Entities

People

  • James P. Moran

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Lasers
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Data Acquisition
  • Databases
  • Deuterium Fluoride Lasers
  • Dilution
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Gas Lasers
  • Gases
  • Jet Pumps
  • Laser Applications
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Performance Tests

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers
  • Microelectronics