N. G. Basov, V. V. Gromov, E. P. Markin, A. N. Oraevskiĭ, A. K. Piskunov, D. S. Shapovalov, “Chemical laser based on CO+0.5O<sub>2</sub> oxidation reaction in a supersonic stream”, Kvantovaya Elektronika, 1976, Volume 3, Number 5,Pages <nobr>1154

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Chemical laser based on CO+0.5O₂ oxidation reaction in a supersonic stream

N. G. Basov, V. V. Gromov, E. P. Markin, A. N. Oraevskiĭ, A. K. Piskunov, D. S. Shapovalov

Abstract: Laser radiation of λ = 10.6 μ. wavelength was emitted from a supersonic stream as a result of burning of a CO+0.5O₂+He+H₂ mixture. It was established that the excited CO₂ molecules were formed as a result of a chemical reaction. A comparison was made of some of the characteristics with those of a gasdynamic CO+0.5O₂+N₂+H₂ laser.

UDC: 621.373.8.038.823

PACS: 42.60.Cz, 82.40.Tc

Received: 05.05.1975