Measurement of Rate Constants of Elementary Gas-Reactions of Importance to Upper Atmosphere and Combustion Systems.
Abstract
This report discusses the Air Force's enhanced flow reactor. The major items purchased were a bakeable, differentially pumped, UHV envelope to interface the mass spectrometer to the flow tube and an excimer pumped dye laser system for laser excited fluorescence (LEF) detection of radicals in the flow tube. The LEF system, employing a Lambda Physik excimer pumped dye laser (EMG 103 MSC/FL 2001), has been operational since mid-autumn. It has already been used in preliminary studies of our new methoxy radical source. Completion of the mass spectrometer system was delayed by a variety of problems. However, by late October the required parts were on hand, and the vacuum envelope, sans mass spectrometer, was successfully pumped down. The complete system is currently assembled adn undergoing final testing reactions. Keywords: Hydroxylradical, and Chemical reactions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 24, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA167177
Entities
People
- Frederick Kaufman
Organizations
- University of Pittsburgh