Abstract
HCl and HBr chemical lasers based on the reactions H + Cl2 and H + Br2 have been successfully operated using a transverse discharge excitation. Both lasers yielded outputs in the kW range and pulse widths of 200-1000 nsec. Oscillations were obtained on a large number of rotation-vibration lines in the 3-2, 2-1 and 1-0 vibrational bands. Self mode locking of the laser has been observed on most transitions. Oscillations on 1-0 transitions are observed at H2:Cl2 and H2:Br2 ratios greater than 10:1. The main characteristics of the lasers are discussed in terms of the reaction and initiation mechanism.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 322-324 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Mar 1972 |