TA8 - Gain measurements on CO P-branch transitions in a C2H2-O2flame
Author :
Searles, S.K. ; Djeu, N.
Author_Institution :
Laser Physics Branch, Optical Sciences Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
fYear :
1973
fDate :
1/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
116
Lastpage :
120
Abstract :
Optical gain was detected in the CO X1 infrared transitions and in a 4.6-cm-long free-burning C2H2-O2flame. At a total pressure of 11-torr gain (or loss) on the , transition was measured in the preflame, visible flame, and postflame zones of fuel-lean flames.
Keywords :
Chemical lasers; Combustion; Fires; Gain measurement; Infrared detectors; Laser excitation; Laser transitions; Mirrors; Pump lasers; Temperature;