Title :
An efficient large volume DF/CO2chemical laser system
Author :
Parke, J.V. ; Hess, L.D.
Author_Institution :
Hughes Research Laboratories, Malibu, California
Abstract :
A large volume (10 liters) photoinitiated chemical laser device based on the reaction between D2and F2has been operated on a pulsed basis an shown to have an overall electrical efficiency of 12% at a fill pressure of 300 Torr. Laser output was found to be linearly proportional to flashlamp energy over the range studied. With an input energy of 1700 J into two conventional xenon flashlamps, the laser output energy and pulse duration are 189 J and 15 µsec, respectively. This corresponds to a volumetric extraction efficiency of 48 J/liter-atm.
Keywords :
Chemical lasers; Coatings; Gas lasers; Laser modes; Laser theory; Mirrors; Optical pulses; Optical resonators; Steel; Xenon;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1973 International
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1973.188753
