Title :
Operation of a small-scale CW deuterium fluoride chemical laser
Author :
Gastaud, M. ; Bousselet, P.
Author_Institution :
Centre de Recherches de la Compagnie Générale d́Electricité, Laboratoires de Marcoussis, Marcoussis, France
fDate :
3/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We have investigated a small-scale continuous-wave DF chemical laser. Measurements are reported which indicate a multiline output power of 11 W using SF6as the fluorine source. With NF3used as the fluorine source, a multiline output power of more than 20 W was obtained. The degree of SF6dissociation was found to be about 13 percent with O2addition.
Keywords :
CW lasers; Hydrogen halide lasers; Chemical lasers; Deuterium; Electron tubes; Gas lasers; Helium; Image motion analysis; Mirrors; Power generation; Power lasers; Sulfur hexafluoride;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1980.1070464
