Controlled Turbulence as a Design Criterion for Electric Discharge Convection Lasers.

摘要

The thesis is primarily concerned with the application of controlled turbulence to electric discharge convection lasers (EDCLs). A preliminary design of a closed-cycle, EDCL system has been accomplished. Experimental investigations into the mechanisms of turbulent flow and its stabilization of gaseous,electric discharges were made. Spectral distribution,velocity profile,and power consumption data taken in a discharge region are presented. Turbulence was generated by various screens or combination of screens in an attempt to further understand the phenomena involved. (Author)