Spectral and gain characteristics of CO laser emission obtained from flash-photolyzed CS2-NO2 mixtures are measured and analyzed with a view toward understanding the results of preliminary experiments regarding lasing in CS2-O2 mixtures. Results of the measurements are analyzed in the light of the experimental data available on the kinetics of processes taking place in CS2-NO2 systems. The opposite roles played by NO2 in these systems are identified and discussed. In addition, NO2 is shown to relax vibrationally excited CO at high vibrational levels.
| Original language | English GB |
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| Title of host publication | Gasdynamic and chemical lasers |
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| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the International Symposium, Cologne, West Germany, October 11-15, 1976 |
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| Publisher | Deutschen Forschungsanstalt fur Luft-und Raumfahrt |
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| Pages | 441-447 |
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| Number of pages | 7 |
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| State | Published - 1976 |
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