A Pulsed, Multi-Kilohertz-Repetition-Rate, Supersonic HF Chemical Laser

D Chuchem, S Rosenwaks

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Abstract

Operation of a pulsed, multi-kilohertz-repetition-rate, super­sonic HF chemical laser is described. Continuously flowing reactants are premixed and then expanded through a supersonic nozzle to the laser cavity where a pulsed electrical discharge initiates the chemi­cal reaction producing the lasing species. Average power of 12 watts has been obtained from a hydrogen/sulfur-hexafluoride/helium mixture. It is suggested that this apparatus can be used to overcome some of the inherent problems in achieving quasi-continuous laser operation based on chain reaction in fluorine/hydrogen mixtures.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGas Flow and Chemical Lasers
EditorsM. Onorato
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages121-126
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781461570677
ISBN (Print)9781461570691
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984

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