Title :
A self-contained, recirculating chemical laser system
Author :
Freiberg, R.J. ; Chenausky, P.P. ; Fradin, D.W.
Author_Institution :
United Aircraft Res. Labs., East Hartford, CT, USA
Abstract :
The operation of the first self-contained, recirculating chemical laser device is reported. This electrically initiated chemical laser employs a unique gas recirculation scheme in which the laser effluence generated in the laser discharge is subjected to selective scrubbing within the vacuum envelope before it is reintroduced into the laser cavity. The laser system is completely self-contained and employs no exhaust pump. Consequently, in contrast to conventional chemical laser systems, the problems associated with exhausting toxic gases into the environment are eliminated. Experimental data relating to electrically pulsed DF and HF chemical lasers operating for extended periods of time in a self-contained, recirculating mode are presented.
Keywords :
chemical lasers; HF chemical lasers; chemical laser device; electrically initiated chemical laser; electrically pulsed DF chemical lasers; laser cavity; laser discharge; laser effluence; selective scrubbing; self-contained mode; unique gas recirculation scheme; vacuum envelope; Chemical lasers; Chemicals; Discharges; Gas lasers; Gases; Laser modes; Pump lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), 1974 International
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1974.6219662