Optimization of Off-Axis ICOS and Applications to Flow Tube Kinetics

Abstract

In this AFOSR granting period, Los Gatos Research explored the capabilities of Off-Axis Integrated Cavity Output Spectroscopy (Off-Axis ICOS) with an especial emphasis towards flow-tube kinetics studies. Specifically, search was performed to ascertain the application of Off-Axis ICOS to spatial imaging, time-dependant phenomenon, and through-plasma spectroscopy. Achievements included developing a theoretical framework to simulate spot pattern images in the presence of spatially-inhomogeneous cavity loss, simulating the time-dependent cavity transmission for both impulse function and rapidly-modulating absorption losses, and measuring a variety of energetic species within a radio frequency inductively coupled plasma (RF-ICP).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 2003
Accession Number
ADA421046

Entities

People

  • Anthony O’keefe
  • Manish K. Gupta

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Air Force
  • Astigmatism
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Cranked Wings
  • Frequency
  • Kinetics
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Optimization
  • Oxygen
  • Radio Frequency
  • Simulations
  • Spatial Distribution
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.