Title :
Mass spectroscopy of the HCN-laser plasma
Author :
SchÖtzau, Hans J. ; KneubÜhl, Fritz
Author_Institution :
European Space Research and Technology Centre, Domeinweg, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
fDate :
10/1/1975 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We have measured for the first time the chemical composition of the HCN-laser discharge plasma. The results show the important role of hydrogen in the HCN laser. Additional experiments with different gas mixtures prove that hydrogen molecules are necessary for population inversion in the HCN laser.
Keywords :
Chemical lasers; Gas lasers; Hydrogen; Laser modes; Mass spectroscopy; Plasma chemistry; Plasma measurements; Space technology; Stimulated emission; Submillimeter wave technology;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1975.1068538
