CS2/O2 Chemical Lasers Chemistry and Performance Characteristics

摘要

Experimental results from the carbon disulfide/oxygen chemical laser system using both a flash photolysis initiated pulsed laser and a microwave discharge initiated continuous wave laser were examined by computer simulation techniques. The comparisons between predicted and observed laser performance and the resulting conclusions concerning the chemical mechanisms operative in the laser are discussed. It was determined that the continuous wave laser operates on totally vibrational level populations when cold carbon monoxide is added to the reaction mixture. (Author)