Abstract
The effect of relaxation in the subsonic region of the nozzle on the vibrational energy freezing degree in the throat and on the small signal gain and the available power in the supersonic region is investigated numerically for a CO//2-N//2-H//2O gas-dynamic laser. It is found that both gain and power output are higher than the results obtained assuming equilibrium at the throat, with a more pronounced influence on the power. The power output in the cavity and its optimal length are then compared according to Cool's and Lee's models; the latter predicts higher values.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 535-556 |
Number of pages | 22 |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1976 |
Event | Gasdyn and Chem Lasers, Proc of the Int Symp - Cologne, W Ger Duration: 11 Oct 1976 → 15 Oct 1976 |
Conference
Conference | Gasdyn and Chem Lasers, Proc of the Int Symp |
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City | Cologne, W Ger |
Period | 11/10/76 → 15/10/76 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering (all)