Study of the Energy Transfer Mechanisms between O2(1 Delta) and Iodine Monofluoride.
Abstract
An important group of substances known as halogens (X2) or interhalogens (XY) consist of atoms or molecules made up of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine. These species have been found to make good active media in chemical lasers. Currently, iodine monofluoride (IF) is an important lasant candidate. The Air Force is interested in new lasants to support the development of Chemical Electronic Transition Laser (CETL) systems. These chemical systems are attractive because they do not require large electrical power supplies. In order to increase the laser power output, an energy transfer agent is required to produce a substantial population inversion. Excited molecular oxygen in the singlet delta state acts as the transfer agent by chemically pumping the lasant to a higher energy state.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA189801
Entities
People
- Ray O. Johnson
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology