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J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 41, Numéro C9, Novembre 1980
Third International Symposium on Gas-Flow and Chemical Lasers
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| Page(s) | C9-1 - C9-8 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:1980901 | |
Third International Symposium on Gas-Flow and Chemical Lasers
J. Phys. Colloques 41 (1980) C9-1-C9-8
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1980901
Air Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico (20).
J. Phys. Colloques 41 (1980) C9-1-C9-8
DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:1980901
DEUTERIUM FLUORIDE CW CHEMICAL LASERS
Leroy E. WilsonAir Force Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico (20).
Abstract
This article summarizes the current performance and understanding of deuterium fluoride (DF) cw chemical lasers. The fundamental principles of the laser are explained. The advantages and disadvantages of the laser system are discussed. The characteristics of the DF laser beam, the performance parameters and operating characteristics are enumerated.