RELAXATION AND OUTPUT CALCULATIONS FOR A GAS-DYNAMIC LASER.

J. Stricker, K. Waichman, Y. Manheimer Timnat

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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 languageEnglish
Pages535-556
Number of pages22
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1976
EventGasdyn and Chem Lasers, Proc of the Int Symp - Cologne, W Ger
Duration: 11 Oct 197615 Oct 1976

Conference

ConferenceGasdyn and Chem Lasers, Proc of the Int Symp
CityCologne, W Ger
Period11/10/7615/10/76

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Engineering (all)

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