The CO2 gasdynamic laser as a high-intensity radiation facility
Abstract
The basic theory of CO2 gasdynamic lasers is discussed and related to the design of the Ames laser, which is described in detail. Results of the experimental calibration of the laser are reported and compared with theoretical predictions, and the agreement is excellent. Finally, several applications of the laser as a radiation source for materials testing, both with and without air flow, are described.
- Publication:
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AIAA, 13th Aerospace Sciences Meeting
- Pub Date:
- January 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975aiaa.meetT....L
- Keywords:
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- Carbon Dioxide Lasers;
- Gasdynamic Lasers;
- Laser Outputs;
- Radiant Heating;
- Air Flow;
- Calibrating;
- Combustion Chambers;
- Heat Shielding;
- Optical Measuring Instruments;
- Population Inversion;
- Radiant Flux Density;
- Static Tests;
- Lasers and Masers