Title :
Simulation of unsteadiness in chemical oxygen-iodine laser flowfields
Author :
Madden, Timothy J. ; Miller, James H.
Author_Institution :
US Airforce Res. Lab., USA
Abstract :
Theoretical models of gas flows help us conduct 3D simulations of chemical laser flowfields for operational conditions. This article explores issues regarding computational domain selection and flow unsteadiness in light of their impact on the prediction of laser performance.
Keywords :
chemical lasers; chemically reactive flow; flow instability; flow simulation; iodine; oxygen; 3D flow equations; 3D simulations; chemical lasers; chemical oxygen-iodine laser flowfields; computational domain selection; flow unsteadiness simulation; gas flows; laser performance; theoretical models; Chemical lasers; Computational modeling; Equations; Gas lasers; Hardware; Laser modes; Laser theory; Physics; Predictive models; Solid modeling;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2004.74
