The Interaction of Small Particles with Laser Beams: Application to the Defense of Satellites.
Abstract
Equipment was acquired which is now the nucleus of a Laser Particle Dynamics Laboratory. This equipment is being used to measure transmission and subsequent beam suppression of laser light passing through layers of high purity silica particles. Using particle laser levitation techniques, this equipment will enable us to study laser induced particle dynamics under ambient pressure and in vacuum. A continuous wave argon laser, 18 watt power is used along with associated optics to carry out the investigation. A turbo molecular pump will be used in the vacuum mode of the experiment. Data acquisition is automated using a VME/10 microprocessor system. Keywords: Laser Beam; Particle Interaction; Defense; Satellites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 15, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA177330
Entities
People
- Keith F. Ratcliff
- Nebil Y. Misconi
Organizations
- University of Florida